Grief

Return to Sender

The following is part of my most transparent assignments.  As one of the five books in the FROG Blog series, I am compiling entries from my hand written journals. My purpose is to show people how I’m learning about life through lessons and blessin’s. Most of my talks with God are frequent and short. Writing…

Joyfully overweight

A lady came for her weekly appointment at a nutritional center where I once worked. After I took her blood pressure and weight, she leaned into me, almost conspiratorially, and whispered, “I know why I gained weight. I’ll tell you when we get back to your office.” The lady talked about how her family unexpectedly…

Shopping ideas for a minimalist

I practice material minimalism. “Less is more and even less is even more” appeals to me (I try not to practice this minimalistic approach when it applies to patience, kindness, generosity…). Christmas and birthdays can invite a challenge because people ask, “If you don’t like extra material possessions, what am I supposed to get you?”…

Voice Texts

When communication methods shifted to an electronic wave, I found myself saddened by a loss of personalized connection. This sadness surprised me because as an introvert I require abundant quietness. I thrive with large margins of isolation, but I’m not  accustomed to loneliness. I socialize through snail mail cards, one-on-one walks, or phone calls. People…

Website facelift

Scott Smith, my web designer, is finalizing changes and an annual update of my website. I’m excited to see what he is crafting for a new year to support my life coaching and writing businesses! Walking along the harvest of life, Christina

A FROG-GY IMAGE

Each day I commit to doing something courageous. Today, as a shout out to my technological weaknesses, I strengthen my resolve. I’m inserting a visual aid for the first time to the FROG Blog. Thank you to Ylanite Koppens for providing this incredible photo!

Update from A Frozen FROG

Last month, I got to meet with part of the team who join me on our next adventure in the FROG Blog series. FROG Blog: Living on a Frozen Lily Pad is preparing to leap into publication early 2020. The FROG Blog: Learning on a Lily Pad (book #1) is available in print or download…

DELIVERY CHARGE

This comes from my double-dare project to publish, “Life’s Too Short for Dull Razors, Cheap Pens, and Worn Out Underwear” (April 1, 2019 on Amazon and Kindle). It’s from a section where I include behind-the-scenes stories from previous jobs.  Another classic story is delivered from my time working at Pizza Hut. This was during the…