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A long time ago, I learned an acronym for the word fear-false events appearing real. It resonated with me in such a way that I’ve remembered it. Recalling the fact that the fears I conjure up are usually false is helpful.  Most recently, I traveled to and from our state’s capital to attend a conference.…

Whether we are young or old, in order to learn, grow, and expand our minds, we need to possess the mindset of a learner. Though I may already know a few things about the subject I am learning about, if I do not acknowledge that I do not know everything, then my mind will not…

Today is my forty-third wedding anniversary and another beautiful summer day is in the forecast, not just weather wise, but relationally, with my husband, as well.  We are not flying off to Europe to celebrate, although I do have to make a flight to Boise for work later today. We do not buy each other…

Two weeks ago, while on my road bike, I ran head first into a post. The post did not suffer any damages, but I did. First, I was knocked out cold for two minutes, then a day or so later, other physical effects began showing up; a large bruise on my leg, a stiff hip,…