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I have been quoting the TV show Person of Interest for the last several weeks. Which… is weird because it’s mostly full of cheesy, cop drama kind of lines (judge me, but I totally love it) The quote has to do with a character on the show who seems emotionless – and it’s TV so it’s a terrible caricature. A little girl tells the emotionless character, “I figured you out. It’s not that you don’t have… … Continue reading

apology

Is anyone actually good at apologizing? I’m not. In my head, I expect a fight. Or tears. Or… actually, I don’t know. Either way, the times I have to apologize, I dread. I hate being wrong. And I hate having to admit it to the person I wronged even more. On the other hand, I feel incredible guilt – that sick to your stomach, throw up at any time, can’t focus on anything else kind… … Continue reading

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There are a bunch of Psalms that are depressing. They call out to God and cry for help. And the Psalmist almost always ends with a “but.” Like, “but You, Oh Lord are my strength” or “but You, Lord, have rescued me.” Except one. (< I’ll come back to that. Promise.) I’ve learned a lot working with middle and high school students over the last few years. They surprise and impress me over and over… … Continue reading

What are you doing today?

Find Out Where Your Time Goes With This Productivity Chart. Check out the “wheel of productivity” (which sounds like potentially a medieval punishment on an episode of Monty Python) to figure out what you’re really doing today. I’m afraid Facebook/Instagram are more in my life than I want them to be…. … Continue reading