Posted on May 9, 2015
by bethanymwallace
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Lizard, Thank you for breaking me in back when I turned 22. There was nothing Taylor Swift about it. Your dad and I tied the knot three weeks after I graduated from college and three weeks after my birthday, and I frantically searched for… Continue Reading “Teaching me to mother”
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Posted on December 20, 2013
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Today’s post is written by my student, Jordan Fryman, who wrote this essay in response to the question, “What are three gifts you’ve received in 2013, and why are they significant to you?” Growing up I have received several gifts, both tangible and intangible,… Continue Reading “The gifts that make a difference”
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Posted on January 5, 2013
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I’m not sure if I agree with Tom Petty’s claim that waiting is the hardest part. Sometimes getting started is more difficult. Recently, my friend and recent guest contributor to this blog, Mary Agrusa, posted a writing prompt on her LinkedIn group, Christian Bloggers… Continue Reading “Eating an elephant”
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