“Stepping off the wagon” That’s the phrase I came up with for when I wanted to indulge in all the treats and snacks without worrying about the scale for a … Continue reading When to Quit
Category: Vocation
#52sparks: Morning Routine
As a big sister, this is a really hard thing to write: My brother was right. For years I questioned why my younger brother would get up an hour or … Continue reading #52sparks: Morning Routine
#52sparks: A Portrait
Seven years ago, Ylvis brought the world a question: What Does the Fox Say? Now, in the age of a Covid-19, Meg has a question: What does a grown-up wear? … Continue reading #52sparks: A Portrait
Respect the Human
A little story about the value of respect. I was in line for two potential full-time positions. After working multiple part-time jobs for over a year, it was exciting to … Continue reading Respect the Human
After the train hits…
My second marathon was the hardest race I ever did. I’d trained for months, only the have my butt kicked a few days before by bronchitis. With only a few … Continue reading After the train hits…
Belonging
As I finished up a conversation with some friends, one of them asked how they could be praying for me. They knew that my job was ending, and that I … Continue reading Belonging
#NextNextChapter
On Monday, February 10, I had four texts before my alarm went off. They were all automated ones from the university sharing about a meeting that morning for all staff … Continue reading #NextNextChapter
And Relentless
The academic advising team I used to be part of went through a long process to develop mission, vision, and value statements. It was a way to determine who we … Continue reading And Relentless
Over the Rainbow
At one point in the not too distant past, I had several part-time jobs that I juggled each week, including teaching, childcare, and a bookkeeping job for an accounting office. … Continue reading Over the Rainbow
#52sparks: Framed
During church a couple of weeks ago, one of the songs included a lyric about “sweet brokenness.” And tears trickled down my face. I didn’t want to be broken again. … Continue reading #52sparks: Framed
