Category Archives: life

Balance….What Is That?

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Michelle

There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. That little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative. – W. Clement Stone I just spent two days at a … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Hair, New Word and New Project

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Michelle

Yes, I have been a horrible blogger.  I am going to change that. New Year….New Stuff. First on the agenda.  New hair, priorities you know. The First Born helped me pick a word yesterday, RELAX is the word.  I love … Continue reading →

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She Is With Me (US)

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Michelle

Where do I start?  My dear friend is gone, there is no denying it.  I still think about calling her, I still need to call her.  I can think of at least a dozen times I’ve thought about what Ingrid … Continue reading →

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Happy Day of Birth Son

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Michelle

I looked at the clock a few minutes ago and realized that 21 years ago I was nursing an infant baby boy, that little guy stole my heart from the minute I laid eyes on him.  His birth story is … Continue reading →

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Keeping It Real-Screw Cancer

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Michelle

On Friday of last week (10/8/10) I reached a milestone, cancer invaded my “inner circle”. I don’t think I’ll ever forget that conversation, the feeling of panic, the tears. I was overwhelmed. I’ve faced it with family, I’ve seen the … Continue reading →

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No Freaking Out Allowed

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Michelle

Dear Lena- I know tomorrow isn’t the first time you’ve moved out; we’ve had some practice at this so I should be a little better at it.  This week whenever I’ve gotten sad about moving day, you know like everytime … Continue reading →

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Oprah

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Michelle

Tonight I was watching Oprah on the DVR and The Judds were being The Judds, quirky, loud and proud.  A mother and daughter with “issues”, what a concept right?  I hope that when my girls are adults we can have … Continue reading →

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REJOICE

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Michelle

I volunteered last night at Rezonate, what a blessing.  I went there with a heavy heart, probably the heaviest heart I’ve had in a long time and wouldn’t you know that when Brian White and Karyn Williams started singing it … Continue reading →

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Who Are You?

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Michelle
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The Good-The Bad & The Irony

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Michelle

We had horrible storms this week and all of a sudden everyone on FB was talking about Touchdown Jesus being on fire. I’ve always had very mixed feelings about Touchdown Jesus. There are days when I drive by and think … Continue reading →

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