Joy Chaser
Have You Ever Watched How 7 Year Old Girls Do Friendship??
I quietly watched my 7 year old daughter play with her little girlfriends recently. Like intently listened and watched how they interacted and spoke to each other. I was struck by how they do friendships. They packed snacks for each other. They made sure each of them had enough Barbies to play with. They laughed…
Read MoreTry This…Practice Makes Progress
[social _warfare] “Practice Makes Perfect” I grew up hearing this and now I am determined to change the meaning. It drives home the idea that PERFECT will be waiting at the end of your practice. Here we are, a new year upon us and many of you are getting ready to set some big goals.…
Read MoreLosing Someone Near the Holidays Sucks
Last week my baby…well she is 7 but still my baby, Caylee, was playing in my closet and pulled out a pair of pink slippers. “Mama, I love these!” “I do too, Caylee.” I muttered as tear filled my eyes quickly. I forgot I had them stashed in my closet. They have so many memories…
Read MoreLoving the hard to love….it is REALLY hard for me.
A couple of years ago I read the book Everybody Always by Bob Goff and I will say it changed me in the best way. Why? Because it forced me to look at my struggles and he called me out on what I am not great at….loving the hard to love. Here’s the honest truth…I…
Read MoreDo It Scared…
As many of you know, I was a local tv news anchor for nearly 15 years. I woke up at 2:30am to wake up the state of Arizona. I was an intern at the station when the opportunity arose…there was a traffic reporter position open and I could apply. So with a big nudge from…
Read MoreLivin’ Like I Am 6 Years Old…
You know that song “Live like you are dying”…Tim McGraw…duh. Well, insert “Live Like You Are 6 years Old” instead. Did I paint the picture, is the song stuck in your head now?? YES. Job accomplished. No, but really…I know what you are saying now… “Okay, girl…you’re 36…remember?!”But then I say, “I don’t care and…
Read MoreLeaving the Race of Perfection for the Journey to Joy
It wasn’t my fastest and it wasn’t my slowest…and I promise this isn’t one of those posts that says “Look at me…tell me how good I am or how proud you are of me or that I am a rockstar!” Not gonna lie, I do love the LOVE, the accolades and the encouragement (I am…
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