What I Learned in November {2015}

I’ve made frequent mention this month of how November tends to be a reflective time for me. In keeping with this season of contemplation, this month’s What I Learned is pretty heavy ...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you and yours a beautiful Thanksgiving filled with heartfelt conversation, memorable moments, delicious food, and grateful hearts. ...

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Lately // November 2015

Is it just me, or is this month just flying by?! I think I’m in denial that the year is almost over: I feel like we should still be back in summer, ...

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Quotable // from Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

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Charleston Michael: Ten Months

Wow, Buddy Bear, we made it to double digits! What a big guy you are getting to be! I know I’ve been saying this for a few months now, but I can ...

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Seasonal Seven: Countdown to Thanksgiving

It feels like just yesterday that we were carving pumpkins and Trick-or-Treating, but suddenly we are in the thick of November, with Thanksgiving just a week away. As I look ahead to ...

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Quotable // from William Arthur Ward

“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” ~ William Arthur Ward ...

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Further November Musings: The Days Are Long. . .

“The days are long but the years are short.” If you are a parent to little ones, you’ve likely heard this phrase. In fact, if your experience is anything like mine, you’ve ...

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Quick Lit: Reading Wrap-Up // November 2015

As we head into the Holiday season, I know that I’ll have quite a bit less time for reading, so I’ve spent these past few weeks fitting in as many books as ...

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Quotable // from Joseph B. Writhlin

“The more often we see the things around us – even the beautiful and wonderful things – the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted ...

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