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Hey! Look at us, hanging out together in 2016, with all of its hopes and dreams. This one's going to be a winner! I wanted to be one of the first to greet you, and it makes me smile to know you stopped in to check on me. I've got Pioneer Woman's Perfect Pot Roast in the oven, awaiting the arrival …
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It was pretty close for a while. To recap: I asked you to suggest some books written by authors from a race or culture different from your own. The goal was to build a list to help move the conversation forward, with regard to race and racism in America. You responded with a fantastic list of …
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When I first started blogging, back in 2008, I can't even say for sure that I was aware of the Church calendar. Today, however, I know enough to say with certainty that Christmas is just beginning. I know you may be trying to catch your breath from the shopping and the wrapping and the baking and …
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Last week in my exercise class, the instructor kept telling us, "Lead with your heart." And, I kept trying. Our instructor would stand tall at the front of the class and demonstrate for us: shoulders back, rib cage lifted, her heart presented forward to the world. I grew up in ballet classes. I …
All week, I get to introduce you to some of my new favorites in the world of blogging, writing, authoring, and entrepreneur-ing (a word I probably just made up). With Advent upon us, I thought it would be fun to do a little bit of old-school hosting of some of the most fabulous people I know. I hope …
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All week, I get to introduce you to some of my new favorites in the world of blogging, writing, authoring, and entrepreneur-ing (words I probably just made up). With Advent upon us, I thought it would be fun to do a little bit of old-school hosting of some of the most fabulous people I know. I hope …
Continue Reading about A Life of Thankfulness, in a House on the Prairie
