Monthly Archives: July 2012

Taking Hits, Losing Track, and Counting Blessings: #ROW80

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

I have been off-track for three weeks now! One week, I was diligently getting ready for church camp, writing curriculum, purchasing supplies, and preparing lessons. I did some writing, but I didn’t attack my ROW80 goals much. The next week … Continue reading →

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Talking to Children about Death

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

Welcome to Deep-Fried Friday, where today’s topic is a bit more serious than usual. My mother-in-law died on Monday. We were able to go see her before her passing, and it was expected and peaceful. After her death, we also … Continue reading →

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15 Euphemisms for a Basic Body Function

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

Since I deal with all kinds of language issues here on Amaze-ing Words Wednesday, and I felt inspired by a recent post by Natalie Hartford, today’s topic is an odd one. In fact, I fear just a little who will … Continue reading →

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Summer Swingin’ and Stylin’: #ROW80

Posted on July 22, 2012 by

As I explained last week, I was not planning on getting much done on my ROW80 goals because I was going to church camp near Bandera, Texas. There is a single Internet connection in one particular building on the site, … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Reasons I Don’t Want a Tattoo

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

I’m wiping the grease off my face with a big napkin because today is Deep-Fried Friday. And just before the weekend, I’m talking tattoos. When I was growing up (born in the 60s, people), tattoos were not common. I glimpsed … Continue reading →

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State Nicknames, Part 2

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

Two weeks ago, I started a series on State Nicknames, and in Part 1 I explained the nickname origins of the first 17 of our 50 United States. For today’s Amaze-ing Words Wednesday, I’m picking up the next seventeen, from … Continue reading →

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In Case of Stress, Grab Cookie Dough and Write: #ROW80

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

This week, I should simply take a large red Sharpie and make an X through my goals. I didn’t even try to tackle them. Instead, I’ve been working on curriculum, supply shopping, and other preparation for another church camp. This … Continue reading →

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Setting Teenage Cell Phone Rules

Posted on July 13, 2012 by

I have two sons–a teen and a tween. The older one has a cell phone, and the younger is about to get one. For today’s Deep-Fried Friday, I wanted to talk about setting cell phone rules. What’s reasonable? What’s not? … Continue reading →

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Translating the Language of Customer Service

Posted on July 11, 2012 by

I currently despise my internet company. It’s a long story, but I am not particularly happy. In their defense, however, I don’t know that my customer service experience would be vastly different with another internet company. Indeed, I have noticed … Continue reading →

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Happiness Affects Success: #ROW80

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

I usually try to say something insightful, inspiring, or entertaining on Sundays when I post my ROW80 progress for the week. However, a friend recommended I watch the following video, and it was so awesome I wanted to share. Shawn … Continue reading →

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