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Roxanne’s Reflections

Roxanne’s Reflections

After writing a column for my small town newspaper for 6 years, I want to continue sharing my reflections on life’s lessons through metaphors and analogies that are realistic and relatable.

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A Burn Ban for Words
  • Roxanne
  • September 13, 2026September 10, 2026
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A Burn Ban for Words

It is a spark falling on dry, parched land, becoming kindling for a raging fire of destruction. It destroys relationship, undermines trust, and robs me of joy.

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Seeds, Weeds, and Weights: What Grows from Grit
  • Roxanne
  • April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

Seeds, Weeds, and Weights: What Grows from Grit

Warm weather nudged me outside to tackle some long-overdue yard work. A garden spot I created during the pandemic had begun demanding some attention. I needed to plant grass seed early this spring

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The Actuator Within: How Small Steps Drive Big Change
  • Roxanne
  • January 28, 2025February 14, 2025

The Actuator Within: How Small Steps Drive Big Change

Ice covered the windshield, giving it a frosted glass appearance. It was thick, and I started the car with the defrost on high to begin the thawing process. However, the warm air only pushed forwar

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Pursuing a goal can feel scary and daunting
  • Roxanne
  • June 24, 2024June 24, 2024

Pursuing a goal can feel scary and daunting

If there was no hindrance, what would your dream be? If money wasn’t an issue, what would you do? If you knew you could overcome the obstacles, what would your goal be?

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Life’s choices come with a price tag
  • Roxanne
  • May 30, 2024May 30, 2024

Life’s choices come with a price tag

Today’s choices shape the life I will live in 10 years. I want to invest in healthy choices.

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Sticks, stones, and words can be painful
  • Roxanne
  • February 22, 2024February 22, 2024

Sticks, stones, and words can be painful

When I was growing up, I never believed the saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can never hurt me.”

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Who do you shine your light for?
  • Roxanne
  • December 20, 2023December 20, 2023
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Who do you shine your light for?

Driving through the darkness of night in the backroads of Nebraska, I am amazed to find a farmhouse and yard lit up with Christmas lights. Brilliant colors dazzle along the fence line or outline th

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