These labels, ratings, and scores have me reeling a bit. I’ve had to shift my perspectives and adjust my expectations. It is a challenge to accept a 3 as successful rather than average or neutral
Author: Roxanne
The Sacrifices of Love: small acts, big impact
A speaker I once heard said, “It’s all just theory until you walk in the door at night. That’s the laboratory of life where we get to practice that theory.”
Navigating the Unknown: Lessons from the Road
I spent 12 hours on the road over a day and a half driving through south-central Nebraska and north-central Kansas. My journey took me through a patchwork of cornfields, rolling hills, cattle pastu
Finding perspective in the night sky
We’ve all been there. I was offended. Something that was done to me left me feeling hurt and frustrated. The way I was treated felt profoundly wrong, yet I found myself at a loss for what to do a
My Sunglasses Collection: Seeing the world through different lenses
I own three pairs of sunglasses, each offering a unique view of the world. One pair, designed for water, has blue lenses that reduce glare and tine everything slightly blue. Another pair has browni
August: A month of hope and renewal
August holds special significance for me. It’s my birth month, a time I love to celebrate. It’s when my life began. But there’s more to it. Eight years ago, in August, I found a renewed will
Overcoming the Shrink: Recovering my Right Size
To my great surprise, the hand-wash-only and lay-flat-to-dry shirt did not fare well. What started as a size large shirt for me ended up a size small for a 10 year old child. I was shocked at how m
Ambushed by acts of love & kindness
My new puppy, Manney, loves to ambush faces with licks and nips. He’s five months old, and, since the day we met, he always gone straight for the face and neck to offer snuggles. It was sweet at
Letting in all of the experiences: salty and sweet
One of my favorite treats growing up was French fries dipped in a chocolate shake. The salty-sweet combination is so delicious. I am also a fan of salted caramel for the same reason.
Breaking free from the monsters of busyness, stress, and productivity
One of the most common answers I give when someone says, “How have you been doing?” is “I’ve been doing good, busy but good.” Busy is how I identify myself. It is the adjective most used