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I was never sure how I would feel about the “city that never sleeps” when I often prefer the quiet of the country. I am so grateful someone included me in their plans to visit New York City, because now I can say with enthusiasm that I love it! The first time I stood in Times Square I surely must...

I am a sprinter. And before anyone who knows me well interrupts with raucous laughter, I will clarify. I am speaking only figuratively and only with regard to life’s tasks and challenges. I am the type of person who can accomplish a tremendous amount of work in a very short amount of time with a sudden burst of energy...

There is something about the mountains that calls to the heart of this beach town girl. The vastness of mountain ranges in the distance never fails to catch my breath. The winding roads and trickling waterfalls streaming down the rocky mountainside relax me in a way that flat land never does. Add a bit of snow to the picture,...

Recently someone gave me a greeting card that was meant to represent a small milestone in my life – one more year with the company where I work. The message on the front of that little card resonated so within my heart that I put a picture of it on my office wall.  Some people seem to breeze through all...

There is a line in one of my favorite movies that says, "Organization saves time."  The first time I heard that my detail-oriented nature wanted to shout a resounding, "Yes!" Then I realized the real truth is that time spent organizing saves time searching.  Time spent in preparation saves time in execution. Time spent plotting on a map saves...

There is something about a new year dawning on the calendar that causes us to reflect on the past and begin to plan for the future. As we assess the emotional and physical damage caused by trials and choices, we decide to lay down those things that have been harmful and reach for things that will bring healing. Despite...