Toilet Paper Tower
I was walking around a corner at work last week and I saw the most delightful sight. The delivery man had stacked boxes of toilet paper about six feet high into the air. The tower was just sitting...
View ArticlePosterity
I saw a baby bird and a mama bird chirping in a nest this week. Being somewhat of a philosopher at heart, I started thinking about how the baby bird has the mother’s DNA pursing through its little...
View ArticleWonder Woman: Meet Anita
Have you ever met an accountant? I have. Her name is Anita. As a girl, Anita enjoyed math. Her love for math eventually led her to college where she studied accounting. Anita has worked for both...
View ArticleTechnology Fast
Last night, I dreamed I was a hero trying to slay a dragon who was threatening to destroy a cute village. In the middle of the battle, I pulled out my cell phone and started updating Facebook about the...
View ArticleTechnology Fast Update
I just finished my one-week technology fast. I avoided social media, blogs, music channels and news web sites. My hope was to give my mind a break from being a consumer of information and become a...
View ArticleRomantic Movie Night
I’m training for a 10K. I’m sure I will write a post about that soon, but right now I want to write about my movie night. Today I felt like watching a romantic movie. I had a problem though. I...
View ArticleFun Times
When I was younger, I really wanted a sister. Every time my Mom went to the hospital, she brought me home a little brother. I loved my brothers and we had many adventures together. I kept hoping for...
View ArticleLast Place Ribbon
When I was in 3rd grade, my teacher told us a story about a man who came in last place in a race. The entire crowd stayed and cheered for him. He won even though he lost. I have sad news for everyone....
View ArticlePockets of Joy
Pockets of Joy In daily doses Are just the right size For me to cherish.
View ArticleMy Back to School Photo
Social media is full of back to school pictures. I love seeing all the cute little kids with their new clothes and bright backpacks. There’s something exciting about starting a new school year. It’s a...
View ArticleThe Perfect Vacation
I had a perfect weekend. It was the type of vacation that I wish I could bottle up for those days that aren’t so fun. I spent time with dear friends and family just enjoying the simple things in life....
View ArticleGetting Older
It’s official. I’m old. In my little head, I’m still an 8-year old kid wishing to be all grown up. In my head, I’m 18 years old and starting college. In my head, I’m a twenty-something living in my...
View ArticleGratitude Challenge
Wow. It’s now November. Somehow. I don’t know where the last month went. Maybe it went on a cruise. I’d like to think that while I was working away at my job the month of October was drinking a virgin...
View ArticleWonder Women: Meet Teresa
Have you ever met someone who is really rich? I have. Her name is Teresa. I met Teresa when I was a little kid. She happens to be my aunt. I know what you are thinking. “Amee, that’s great that your...
View ArticleGratitude Challenge: Days 17-23
The Gratitude Challenge is in full swing. Here are days 11-23. Day 23: I’m grateful for the Earth and especially for pretty sunsets. Day 22: I’m grateful for green left turn arrows at busy...
View ArticleThe Joy of Green Arrows
Some teens dream about the day when they can get their driver’s license. I wasn’t one of them. Driving terrified me. I got my driver’s permit like all my friends at 15 and then I let it expire. In...
View ArticleGratitute Challenge Days 25-30
My annual gratitude challenge is over. It’s kind of weird not to wake up and immediately go to my journal to write down a thankful thought. Here’s my list for days 24-days 30. Day 30 is my favorite....
View ArticleEveryone needs an Aunt
Everybody needs an Aunt Marla in their life! I had a good day at work and then I got stuck in some very heavy traffic driving home. My good day turned bad really fast. I was grouchy, tired and...
View ArticleWonder Woman: Meet SJ
Have you ever met a mermaid? I have. Meet SJ. You might be wondering how I know SJ is a mermaid. Well, she meets all the characteristics of the mystical ocean creature. Mermaids are natural beauties....
View ArticleThe Christmas Candle
Each night for the 13 days before Christmas, my siblings and I would sit at the dinner table. In the middle of the table sat a burning candle. Mom would read us a few scriptures to teach us about...
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