If you follow my blog to any extent, you’re arguably aware of the fact that I play rugby because I’m not exactly shy about it. I struggle to encapsulate in words what the game means to me and what it has done for me in my life, and anyone who also plays can attest to … More Thank you, Norfolk Harvesters
I have grown up and lived in my hometown my entire life, and I honestly can’t imagine anything different. To some people, that consideration sounds ludicrous; people move all of the time, and some folks don’t like living in a certain spot any longer than a few years. My family and I are the complete … More Finding unity in small communities
A little while ago, I composed a post discussing gratitude. I emphasized the significance of recognizing what we are grateful for in our daily lives because it is so easy to take things for granted when we get caught up in daily routines and habits, and I truly believe acknowledging what we are thankful for … More Let’s start a gratitude list
I wouldn’t necessarily say I’m an overly religious person. I am Catholic, born and raised, although I do take issue with many of the teachings and beliefs that exist within Catholicism, so I prefer to identify as someone who is spiritual. I’m not sure if that statement is a paradox, but we’re going to roll … More What are you grateful for?
In case you’re unaware, this weekend happens to be Thanksgiving, a time of year in which we often gather with family and friends and acknowledge all of the things we are grateful for. Arguably, when most of us contemplate what it is we are grateful for, things like food, water and shelter come to mind, … More What are you thankful for?
This past Sunday was a scary day for me. I received a surprising phone call from Blaine, my fiancé, at roughly 5:30 p.m. He was in his cattle barn doing chores that requires him to grab hay bales from the hayloft, up top, in this particular barn. He was at the highest point of the … More The significance of recognizing the fragility of life
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