Archive for December 2011
Boxes
There’s a box in the hallway. It doesn’t belong there. It holds a gift that we’ve not opened yet. It won’t fit under the Christmas tree and it’s too large to put in our closet. The first couple of days I bumped into it and stumbled over it. Now, I walk around it like it’s…
Read MoreEnjoying the Season?
I did what I said I wouldn’t do. Last night I wasn’t enjoying the season. I became annoyed with the clock. It wouldn’t stop. I needed more time to do the things that needed to be done. Finally I realized that I was running out of time and was compelled to do the most pressing…
Read MoreI Never Knew
Once upon a time a man fell in love with a lady, but after they’d been together a while he grew tired of her. He searched for another. He didn’t realize he already had everything he needed to make him happy. Recognize this story? It’s told in a song titled, “Escape” or better known as…
Read MoreA Brilliant Disguise
I spoke at my Toastmaster’s Club Monday night. I enjoyed it and so did the audience. I’m passionate about the subject, and the story had a unique twist to it, but I believe the reason the audience appreciated my talk was because I shared a part of myself. It always means more when I uncover…
Read MoreThank You
Two friends. Five words. One minute or less. That’s all it took to encourage me yesterday. I received two separate messages from two different friends that said, “I am proud of you.” I thanked them but I doubt they realize how much their words meant to me. According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary the word encourage means…
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