Category: Essay
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Self-Defense
There’s a lot of danger in this world. And there’s a lot of unstable people roaming the earth, preying on innocent people. One of my favorite shows is Dateline. I like it because it reveals these stories. I don’t think it’s good to dwell on the negatives of humanity, but I think it’s important to…
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Kids
Time for some all-out soul-baring this evening. I’ve been pondering this heavily for the past six weeks or so. What I’m about to say will probably anger some and agree with others. But I’m going to share because I’d like to disclose my perspective on the topic. I’m curious too to hear what others say…
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Celebrity Ads
Here lately, I’ve been paying attention to advertisements. I normally tune out during them but in watching a recent Dateline episode and March Madness games, I’ve noticed a theme: celebrities like to advertise for things. Or maybe it’s just that companies like to have a celebrity face for their product or service. Surely most big-name…
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My Truck
My beloved truck is getting old. I drive a 2000 Toyota Tacoma. It’s red and has the extended cab. I love my truck. I’ve had my truck 14 years come April 9th. This is significant, as the typical person keeps their car for 7-8 years before swapping it for something new (according to what I…
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Love Story
I don’t like to admit it, but I’m a romantic. I put up a tough girl front but it’s true, I like a good love story. Last night I found myself watching The Last Song, a movie based on Nicholas Sparks’ book. I’m well aware some have unkind things to say about Miley Cyrus, but…
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The Start Line
If you’ve ever run a road race, you know that you get a medal upon crossing the finish line (at least in any reputable race). The participant trophy, as it’s been accurately labeled. This is one of the reasons I run. For the bling. Today I ran my third half marathon. But I started thinking…
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Competitive
I like to compete. I have for some time, at least since middle school. It feels good to win. And into my middle-age it still feels good to win. I don’t play on a basketball team or volleyball team anymore. But I get my fix in other ways, mainly running. There’s a few things I…
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Gift Giving
God is good at gift giving. Think about John 3:16, probably the most quoted verse in the whole Bible: “For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” And Matthew 7:11-12 (Jesus speaking): “If you, then, though you are…
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Want
I read an article this morning about a single woman who wanted to have a baby. So she did, in her late 40s, using a sperm donor. She went through a lot because she wanted a child. It got me thinking about want. Desire, craving – it’s a fascinating thing about humans. I think we…
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Big Dog, Little Dog
Dogs are my favorite creatures. It’s just me and two pups this weekend, as my husband and a group of friends are away in D.C. That’s one of the reasons I love dogs: They provide a great excuse as to why you can’t go on a trip you don’t want to go on. “I have…
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