It’s all about the fall
From the Heart Pride cometh before the fall. At this point in my life, I should have no pride left. I have a history of falling. Now don’t you all…
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Mammogram #2
From the Heart Take a breath. Let it out. Take another quick breath. Hold it. Hold it. Hold it. OK, let it go. Easy peasy huh? Unless you are having…
September 12, 2001
From the Heart Where were you on that morning after? You know, the day after 9/11? It was the day our nation came together, one nation, under God. I woke…
Telling my story
From the Heart Once upon a time … She was born September 3, 1955. 65 years ago. She is me. She has a story. It’s been 14 years since I…
A little fun and games
From the Heart Who wants to play a game? Not me. Right now, I feel like I am in the middle of a challenging game of Jeopardy and I can’t…
The courage to say no
From the Heart The most powerful word to say is … NO. The most difficult word to say is … NO. For years I struggled with saying that word when…
Just my opinion
From the Heart “I hope you don’t take this personally.” Well how else am I supposed to take it? Most people do not intend to hurt us. With that being…
Anxiety covered with worry
From the Heart You know that scripture that says “Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God,” Philippians…
Using the ugly word
From the Heart And the ugly four-letter word for 2020 is … MASK. Everyone has an opinion. Soon, everyone will need (or be forced) to wear one. As my least…
Let me just say . . .
From the Heart It’s 5:22 a.m. on Saturday when I look at the time on my phone. My bed hugs me tightly, but I know my column is due in…