Where Will It Go?

Like a lot of writers, I tend to imagine my work is more insulated than it is. That it is mostly just me and my laptop locked away in a room somewhere, apart from civilization. I realize, of course, that there are readers somewhere, but I always picture them snatching my books off the shelves from hundreds of miles away...not right next door. The Donkey in the Living Room ended that illusion. Like a lot of projects I'd been part of, I posted links to this self-published children's book ...

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A Christmas Invitation

Peaceful winter mornings, come. With your crisp leaves and cool breeze. And colored lights dancing on the ceiling. Invite us into family. Into the warmth of broken bread and full cups. Into shared laughter, sparkling eyes and waking under the same roof once again. Welcome us to the eternal manger where Christ is reborn in us.

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Do You Always Need To Be Right?

Always have to be right? Some personality types can enjoy engaging intense debates in a spirit of friendship. For some though, aggressive behavior and devil's advocate turnabouts feel just like bad customer service.

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Kick to the curb?

Is it time to kick them to the curb? Some questions to consider before making that decision.

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Keeping Friends More Than 7 Years Is Rare, But Prospects Are Everywhere

One study reveals most of our friends turnover by the seven year mark, but there may be more potential friends around than you realize.

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