Just Love
February 23, 2023
Is he an adversary wrapped in charm? … More Just Love
Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door
February 22, 2023
I dreamed I went to heaven. Stay with me here. The other night I dreamt that I got a personal invitation to check out heaven, sort of like one of those invites you get in the mail from a leasing agent or financial advisor. Come have a steak dinner and listen to a presentation about … More Knock, knock, knockin’ on heaven’s door
Unlocking the Door of Curiosity
February 20, 2023
We arrived at an AirBnB at about 4pm this past Friday afternoon to spend the long weekend in one of our favorite spots, Mutiny Bay on Whidbey Island. Within 90 minutes of getting here, my three-year-old Mr. D was stuck in the bathroom. Out of curiosity, he’d fiddled with the lock on the door and … More Unlocking the Door of Curiosity
Magic Moments
February 19, 2023
Say cheese! (Is that still a thing?) 😉 … More Magic Moments
Remaking A Super Woman
February 18, 2023
Asking for help is SO difficult for me. I want the world to see me as a capable woman who is able and definitely not vulnerable. Put a piece of IKEA furniture together- I’ve done that with ease. Packed and lugged boxes into and out of moving trucks and put together a new house- That … More Remaking A Super Woman
Episode 5: Fathers, Sons & Flannel
February 17, 2023
A lesson from Brian…writing about family with a loving heart. … More Episode 5: Fathers, Sons & Flannel
Marketing, Mountaineering, and Making Meaning
February 16, 2023
The other day Vicki and I were talking about this blog, the Heart of the Matter. Sparked by an idea from my brilliant brother’s marketing blog, Vicki asked something like, “So, are we on brand?” Hmm, on brand for being a blog where we have conversations about things that matter. On brand for telling stories … More Marketing, Mountaineering, and Making Meaning
Tuned in and watching!
February 15, 2023
Okay class, put away your text books and tablets, take out a blank piece of paper and a pencil, we’re going to have a Pop Quiz today on The Heart of the Matter. Are we all ready? Hopefully you’ve been keeping up with the reading and paying close attention in class! Let’s get started on our … More Tuned in and watching!
Stuck On the Path to Freedom
February 13, 2023
Acting like a cat even though I’m a dog person … More Stuck On the Path to Freedom
Laugh at Yourself
February 12, 2023
Meet My Friend Phil…Mr. Vulnerable … More Laugh at Yourself
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