Capacity, Stress, and a Paper Shredder

Capacity, Stress, and a Paper Shredder

by | Ponderings

Have you ever followed a paper trail? I did when I saw confetti sized paper all around the front office and a fountain of paper stuck in the shredder. At the end of the trail, I found the machine stuffed beyond capacity. This was not the first time. Thus the neon...
Gimme A Break!

Gimme A Break!

by | Caregiving, Disability, Family, Self Care

           Arranging a long weekend away for me every few months is one of the many ways Jerry expresses his care for me. A group of guys from church volunteer to help with his evening and morning routines. I am free to travel, hole up and sleep, write, or any other...
Oh.My.Word!

Oh.My.Word!

by | Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Prayer

I never saw myself as a word-of-the-year person. I never considered the idea. . .             . . .Until three years ago, after moving to a new state. There was nothing mystical or ethereal, I just sensed that...
Is It Worth the Struggle?

Is It Worth the Struggle?

by | Ponderings

Slogging through Jell-o. That’s what riding my bike felt like earlier this week. I noticed my speed was reduced. I had to use a lower gear. I couldn’t ride as far. It was hard work. I had missed a few days of riding. Did it really make that much difference? It was...