Dolce far Niente
Dolce far niente--the sweetness of doing nothing. I decided to take a break from my perfectionism series to practice a bit of what I preach. Have you seen the movie, Eat,…
The Grace of Independence Day
On July 4, 1776 The Continental Congress approved the final wording of the Declaration of Independence memorializing the, "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created…
“I Stand at the Door and Knock…”
I just returned from a fabulous trip to London, England. I typically travel abroad with a tour--that way I can travel alone, but not really be alone. And, quite frankly,…
Another Strong Women of Grace Print
About two months ago I was stopping by the nursing home to visit my father. My father has been in three different rooms since he transitioned to the nursing home…
Simplify–A Grace-Filled Way to Live
Yesterday while on this Montana vacation, my girlfriend, two of her friends from Montana, and I went on a long, challenging hike in The Bridgers mountain range--just north of Bozeman.…
The Power of Reframing Thoughts
I received this wonderful email today from a dear friend of mine and a true SWOG who has been "featured" in this blog before. She shared a recent example of…
Let it Be
I have become a rabid fan of the PBS mini-series Downton Abbey. I purchased Season I and II and have watched all episodes repeatedly. There are so many classic scenes…
“I’ll have a go at it!”
The Right Honourable Tony Blair was an enchanting speaker at our local chamber event; I could sit and listen to that British accent all night long. But, I really was…
Thank you!
In my last post, I promised information on "How God Changes Your Brain" in this one. Well, stay tuned; that will be the next post. I couldn't help but write…
A SWOG Moment Shared by a Good Friend (and SWOG)
At our staff meeting this morning, my boss was discussing his daughter’s wedding this past Sunday in Baltimore. Cold, rainy, ugly. He said he was questioning God and how his…