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New Website Design

Building a new website is sure a lot of work!  I’ve transferred my site to a new ultra-secure server. I have a fresh new look (At least my website does!). The design is finalized, the templates are set, a new blog-based content management system is in place…. (phew!!!) There are just a few glitches and wrinkles to iron out [...]

3May2008 | Mary | 3 comments | Continued
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Forget Me Not

Tiny blue flowers, called “forget-me-nots” grow profusely in the heights of the Rocky Mountains in the summer. They can be found tucked into every nook and cranny - sometimes growing out of cracks in the face of the rock. This is a poem I wrote one summer as I reflected on the name of these vivid blooms. They , together [...]

2May2008 | Mary | 0 comments | Continued
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Tit-for-Tat

Tit-for-Tat is the name of a Laurel and Hardy slapstick comedy released in 1935. In the film, Stan & Ollie open a hardware shop right next to Charlie Hall’s grocery store. A misunderstanding occurs and Hall takes revenge on Stan & Ollie. Stan & Ollie retaliate. The back-and-forth antics start with silly attacks such as [...]

30Apr2008 | Mary | 2 comments | Continued
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Green with Envy

Your sister has just moved into a beautiful new home and instead of being happy for her, you’ve got a little green-eyed monster putting the squeeze on your heart. Outwardly you’re all smiles and congratulations, but inwardly you resent the fact that she’s getting ahead while you’re spinning your wheels – stuck in a rut.
Envy [...]

28Apr2008 | Mary | 2 comments | Continued
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Him Tarzan, You Jane

21 Beauty Questions: Are you a Bible Beauty… or a Girl Gone Wild? For all you “Girls Gone Wild” workshop participants at the Refresh Leadership Training at the Beth Moore conference in Vancouver last week, here’s a copy of my “21 Beauty Questions” in pdf format. Just click on the link to download.

1Mar2008 | Mary | 9 comments | Continued
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Year of the Milestone

A milestone is a marker set up on a road to show the distance to a certain place. The first recorded milestones were put in place by the Romans along the Appian way, the major roadway of the Roman Empire. The Romans marked the centre of Imperial Rome with the ‘Golden Milestone’ and then marked [...]

26Dec2007 | Mary | 2 comments | Continued
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On Eagles Wings

From time to time, Brent and I spot Eagle’s nests while hiking. Watching these mighty birds swoop and soar and care for their young is a fascinating pastime. Eagles build their nests in crags high up on mountains. When their young reach a certain age, the parents stir the nest, and throw the little ones [...]

1Nov2007 | Mary | 4 comments | Continued
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The Power of Praise

Last season, TV viewers cast nearly 500 million votes in support of their favorite contestants on American Idol. It’s natural to express praise for that which we enjoy. We promote the music of our favorite artist; discuss the skill of an admired athlete; recommend the food of a good restaurant; or describe the beauty of [...]

29Apr2007 | Mary | 1 comment | Continued
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