Theodore Roosevelt once aptly said "Comparison is the thief of Joy." And I'd have to say he's right. Comparing ourselves or our circumstances to others never pays off. Comparison is a joy stealer and it has some pretty good accomplices too....Comparison loves the company of distraction, doubt and discouragement. It's pretty tight with envy and… Continue reading Bandits and Blinkers
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Unexpected
Unexpected. I like that word. It makes me think of surprises, blessings, joy. So much of our lives is planned and purposed, but there should always be room for the unexpected. Last night my husband and I had an unexpected night out without the kids. Children had ended up going in different directions to stay… Continue reading Unexpected
Coming Home
Rosenbury was riding in a train on his way to a speaking engagement. He noticed a boy in his late teens acting very nervous, moving from one seat to another. Dr. Rosenbury approached the boy and asked him if he could be of some help. The boy told his story, “I used to live in… Continue reading Coming Home
Be a Bumble Bee
I had a collision the other day. With a bee. I was walking along the road when a bee was flying the other way and it hit me. Or I hit it, we're letting our insurance companies decide...It was pretty traumatic for the bee at least. It wasn't until I got home and removed my sunglasses that… Continue reading Be a Bumble Bee
A Heart’s Position
I've always been amazed at the ability of a compass, without need of power supply, to find North. Even when it's been spun around and around, the needle always swings back to North. Even when it's pitch black outside it holds its course to North. I'm even more intrigued by the fact that a… Continue reading A Heart’s Position
Blue Skies & Lollipops 