I wish I had a time machine that could transport my precious children through time. When I miss the little boy who once skipped stones across the lake, I could send for his return.     The longing to see the impish little girl who pulled her pony tails would instantly bring her back.        We …
Book Review: A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
I devoured Donald Miller's book, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, while driving to Laughlin, Nevada this past Thursday. Barbie (my best friend) gave me several of his books as a birthday present and inspiration for us to continue our life stories. I kind of feel like my husband's travel goal for this summer …
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Treasures of the Soul
What if the treasures we seek reside within human souls? How amazing it would be if our rewards for a job well done came in terms of promoting faith, hope, and love in others. I doubt we would see all of the actual fruit of our labor this side of heaven but the concept enchants …
Weekend Excursion
This past weekend's excursion to Napa Valley, San Francisco, and Carmel far surpassed my expectations. My husband, Justin, and I set out to make the most of a long weekend and packed two days full of fun. The first stop was Vallejo, California for the Pirate's Festival.     Camera's slung around our necks, we delighted in capturing unique people and images.      Next, we …
Being at Peace with your Purposes
We live in a culture driven by the desire for success as calculated by popularity and wealth. These messages form our value systems as they stream through television and computer screens. While some climb up to the top of the dog pile and wave the flag of success, most people labor in jobs they hate …
Will Dance for Comments Part II
I did it..went back for some more! Yesterday's dance rehearsal pleasantly surprised me going better than expected. As fellow blogger Slam Dunks so poetically put it, I was "able to crush a few of those mental monsters lingering around."          I thought about this creative quip while ascending the stairs of the Cedar Street Performing Academy.          …
The Ironic Side of Destiny
I cannot stop thinking about the strange and mysterious nature of destiny. I often envision something years before its fulfillment. Then I push and strive to make it materialize. Unfortunately, my grasping seems to only go so far before it ends up in disappointment. I go for the cake and end up gnawing on the wax candle. Once …
“Poor Me Pie!” Another recipe to live by…
How about another recipe? This one is for all of us who are feeling sorry for ourselves for whatever reason; however, I especially dedicate it to all of us educators bracing for pay cuts.       Before you read any further, here is a disclaimer included in the first recipe post: All recipes must be read with a southern drawl …
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Will Dance for Comments!
JoDee Luna: Performing arts coward. Needs reason to dance other than fulfilling her dreams. Terrified of public stages but will dance for blog comments. Due to appear on her birthday in a jazz/swing number at the Cedar Street Theatre. Only supportive friends and family welcome (or total strangers I will never see again).   Pathetic, I know, but there it …
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