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Enough — The elusive power of being content

by jo | Jan 13, 2015 | Everyday Stories, fitness and health, Myths & Cliches

I have a tattoo that you don’t know about. It is on the bottom of my foot, so you only see it if I am barefooted and have my feet up with the soles facing you. But I sit barefooted with my legs crossed often, so it’s often visible to me, an important reminder:...

Our 3rd grade conference – On living hard life well

by jo | Jan 7, 2015 | Everyday Stories, Myths & Cliches

“We need to talk,” she said to me in a serious yet conspiring tone. We walked with rushing feet to our personal conference room — the Children’s Church room at the back of the church where we’d hang out before church. We were two rambunctious 8-year-old girls who got...

Not the way it should be: Why everything doesn’t happen for a reason

by jo | Oct 20, 2014 | Everyday Stories, Myths & Cliches

Tackling myths & cliches: Everything Happens for a Reason “She’s not going to die,” she said to me, her eyes wide, her hands on both of my upper arms, desperation and edge in her voice. “What are you going to say to me when she does?” I wondered silently. My...

Strength & Whatever Doesn’t Kill You

by jo | Sep 30, 2014 | Everyday Stories, fitness and health, Myths & Cliches

Tackling Myths & Cliches: Whatever Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger 50 MPH speed limit. That seems fast for this road. But OK. I’ll go 50. Shoot this hill is long. I hear my dad’s mantra: “Don’t ride your breaks. They’ll burn out.” Ok, I’ll keep it near 50. 53....

On being replaceable – You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

by jo | Jul 22, 2014 | Everyday Stories, Myths & Cliches

Recently I was with a group of people and we were talking about what was going on in our lives and the topic turned to one of the girls there who is leaving her job soon. “I know it may be bad,” she relayed, “but I’m really giving it my all...

Tackling myths & clichés: When Life gives you lemons

by jo | Jul 15, 2014 | Everyday Stories, Myths & Cliches

Tackling myths & clichés: When Life gives you lemons, make lemonade First of all, life doesn’t give you lemons. But since we’re talking about them, you know who has a lot of lemons? The Italians. And they’re some of the warmest, happiest people out there. Go to...
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