Category: Random
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To Niche Down or Not to Niche Down?
Dearest Reader, I’m working through a bit of a challenge in my posting topics, and I wanted to ask your opinion. This has historically been a variety blog. I write about whatever topics come to mind. Christian discipleship topics are what most often fill the pages; I delight to write about what I am learning…
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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, it is fitting to document an overview of 2019. It did not disappoint in terms of uniqueness among…
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Planners vs. Spontaneous People: Honest Thoughts from a Planner
Published 4-7-19. Updated 3-25-23. Planners vs. spontaneous people. 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 coming up in the week or month…
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Update on Running Mileage Goal
At the beginning of 2018, I wrote a post outlining my plan to run 500 miles during the course of the year. As of 12/29, I have logged 505* miles! Extremely pleased to have completed one of my goals for the year. The * caveat is to denote a couple things. 1. I originally planned…
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Summer 2018 Adventure Highlights
I make no secret of the fact that summer is my favorite season. No, not because it is my name. It tops the list for me (and my husband Mike) because it is the short window of reliably warm weather in which we can engage in our favorite recreational pursuits. Hiking, swimming, kayaking, camping, cycling,…
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Remembering Toonces the Cat: Her Life As Told by Mom
Today marks the sad occasion when we chose to have our cat, Toonces, put down, due to failing health and complications from old age. Toonces was our cat for 16.3 years. She lived a good, long, pampered life. My aim here is to highlight her journey. Toonces was the fulfillment of a promise I made…
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Embracing the Boring Life: A Short Chronicle of My Transition from (Mostly) Adventurer to (More of a) Homebody
Updated 8-20-21 It sometimes pains me to admit that my life is not as exciting as it was in the past. I look back fondly on my college years and my 20s when every weekend was full of adventure and a high percentage of weekdays were too. Being at home in the evening was boring,…
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3 Lifehacks to Greater Productivity
I recently had an idea that transformed my accomplishments. Or at least my perceptions of my accomplishments, which, if I’m being honest, is almost as important as my accomplishments themselves. Sort of. For a quick back story, my entire working adulthood has been plagued by a little thing called the “to-do list”. Maybe you’re familiar…
