Insights

I dropped my 7 year old off at school the other day and as I watched her run off to the playground, I was reminded of the need kids have to fit in.  Almost immediately, Rebecca ran to meet her two best friends and show off her new outfit. 

Of course, a child's need to fit in isn't really unique . . .  my three were distinctly aware of this reality at a very young age-wearing the right clothes, hanging out with the cool kids and playing the popular sports were intentional decisions on their part.  

As parents, we pray that ...

Saturday morning I was on the elevator in my condo building and a couple got on who were obviously "moving in." The man person was carrying a tower of shoe boxes and didn't appear all that happy about it!

I thought to myself--"whoa lady, you need to edit those shoe boxes!"

It's number one on my list for travelin' light, whether it's to NRB or any trip you take.

Guys, this is primarily for us gals, but if there's something here you can latch on to, be my guest.

First, shoes take up too much ...

"What we got here is . . . failure to communicate."  (Strother Martin's character in the 1967 film, "Cool Hand Luke." )

Here in 2010, people and corporations spend billions to communicate about their brands, products and services. The social media are buzzing every moment. There's more information bombarding us across more platforms today than ever before in human history. So the last thing we have to worry about is a "failure to communicate."

Instead, we must be ever mindful to listen and discern. More information doesn't necessarily lead to more enlightenment; sometimes more confusion ensues. Discerning the truth is no ...