One Man's Dream, about diversity and lasting impressions
Even though it’s been more than a decade since I taught kindergarten, I remember reading aloud about Martin Luther King, Jr., always on the Friday before our long weekend to celebrate his birthday. And never, not even once, did I make it through his words “I have a dream” without choking up. I have a lump in my throat now. Why? I’m not quite...
The Crown of Unconditional Love, one young man's example
Sheldon was an unlikely Homecoming King, yet he was crowned during loud applause and a standing ovation that evening at the high school football game. Sheldon spent most of his academic day in a special education classroom. His disabilities kept him from participating in sports. Since he wasn't in the mainstream of the student body, he was...
Mary Moments = Merriment
Jesus’ quote is from Luke 10:38-42 (NIV). Here is the scripture: As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She...
Recipe: Marble Round Cookies
Marble Round Cookies (sometimes called Pinwheel Cookies) 1 cup softened butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons almond extract 2 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 ounce semisweet chocolate Mix butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract and almond extract. Combine flour and baking powder. Mix all...
Delighted By the Details
Christmas is in the details. So is all of life. The excitement of a child sharing his Christmas list. Preparation of food and baking batches of homemade cookies. Wrapping gifts with sparkly red ribbon to match the paper, and tying on nametags lined with glitter. Christmas is in addressing each envelope and sealing it with a snowflake sticker....
Growing Up, At Our Age
“When I was their age, I was mowing the lawn without having to be asked.” “When I was their age, I was working and paying my own way.” “When I was their age, I was married with kids, and working full time.” “When I was their age, I knew better.” I’ve either made these statements or heard them from friends. The fact is, we all think we know...
Think an Attitude, life is the way we think it
Funny thing is, when I posted the quote on Facebook, I typed, “Attitude is a little think that makes a big difference.” I’m not suggesting we alter Sir Churchill’s words, but how big a blunder is this, really? Our attitude typically is determined by our feelings, and our feelings by our thoughts. You’ve probably heard the phrase “stinking...
Hi, I’m Kim.
I write about Getting Your Own Life While Loving the People In It which means we live our lives, honor our emotions, and show up for our relationships.
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