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Category Archives: Opinion
How Long is it Appropriate to Leave Up Your Christmas Tree?
This is a question I’ve seen circulating on social media, and something I wonder about every year. Some type A folks take down their tree on December 26th without fail. To me, that is too soon. It actually stings a … Continue reading
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A “New and Improved” Way to Tackle the New Year
I’ve come to a realization about starting out the new year that has made a big difference for me, as an introvert. Read about it in less than 500 words! Continue reading
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2019: Year in Review
I’ve come to appreciate that each year is unique in its own way. Though many things remain the same year over year, different themes and challenges emerge each lap the earth takes around the sun. As such, I thought it … Continue reading
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Maybe Things Aren’t as Bad as We Think: An Optimist’s Take on Political Incivility
In the United States of America, we are more divided as a nation than at any time in recent history. While I wasn’t personally alive during the Civil War (despite what small children might think regarding my ancient status), my … Continue reading
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Giving Thanks for Those Who Paved the Way for My Entrepreneurship (SummerTime Communications)
As a new business owner, I’m reflecting with thanksgiving on the professional contacts that have helped make my journey possible. Continue reading
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Picking Blackberries as a Life Analogy
Recently, my husband and I were on a hunt for wild blackberries in a natural area close to our home. If you’ve ever picked blackberries, you know that flesh wounds are nearly inevitable as the juicy berries are nestled among … Continue reading
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Posted in Advice, Blogging, Opinion, Self-Improvement
Tagged do hard things, goal-setting, life challenges, sweat equity
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Variety: The Spice of Life … and Writing
Many suggest that picking a niche to blog about is the way to success. They may be right, but I decline to narrow my focus. Here is a look at my wide range of topics. Continue reading
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Posted in Blogging, Opinion, priorities
Tagged Blogging, should I pick a niche when writing?, variety in writing, writing
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My Christian Commitments in a Post-Christian World
Growing up in the west during last few decades of the twentieth century, I took for granted that Judeo-Christian ethics and morality were the social norms and that even many of those who chose to ignore them at least acknowledged … Continue reading
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Interacting Online with Differing Opinions: To Engage or Not to Engage?
Today’s digitally-connected world is more polarized than ever. As one who came of age before the proliferation of social media, I still sometimes sit back with amazement to think about how we can now easily interact with people and content … Continue reading
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Posted in apologetics, Opinion, Political Musings
Tagged apologetics, arguing with others online, politics, salvation
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Planners and Spontaneous People: Honest Thoughts from a Planner
Like oil and water, those that like to plan their schedules in advance and those who operate with nothing but spontaneity don’t mix well. At least under natural circumstances. Planners, of which I am one, like to know what is … Continue reading
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Posted in Advice, Blogging, For Entertainment Only, Opinion, Random, Self-Improvement, Social
Tagged planners, planners vs. spontaneous people, planning, spontaneous people
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