Author Archives: Lynn McLean
The Better Part of Wisdom
Smile of the day: In case you’ve lost track, today is March 91st. 30 days ago, March came in like a lamb here in Michigan. I don’t recall the specific high temp that day, but we didn’t have to deal … Continue reading
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The Stay Home Order
Sarah had her last prenatal check up yesterday; from here on, it’s all virtual visits until she delivers. She went into the appointment fully masked and geared up in PPE (a couple of weeks ago none of us knew what … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Obsessions, Overwhelmed
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You Never Know What’s In Those Woods
My cousin Billy was my classmate in Kindergarten. It must have been a relief to my mom; unlike the other Kindergarten moms she balanced a job with raising her family. And so it was arranged that Mom would drop me … Continue reading
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The Imposter in Me
Imposter Syndrome is, in fact, a thing. The term was first used in 1978, and refers to “high achieving individuals marked by an inability to internalize their accomplishments and a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud.” Huh? Well, … Continue reading
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Stars and Bars
The issue of the Confederate flag has caught my eye over the last few days. I’m reminded of one wintery night several years back; we were in Vermont, driving west across the state on a 2 lane road. As we … Continue reading
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No, It’s Not Hemingway
I’m not one who casually hits “share” on Facebook very often, but this one? It caught my attention. The source I picked up claimed this poem was by Ernest Hemingway, but I knew right off the bat that this wasn’t … Continue reading
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I Feel Lucky
I wake up early most mornings, even on days I don’t have to. Those early morning minutes are the quietest time of my day. I don’t talk to anyone for a while. I’ve always said, “My voice wakes up last.” … Continue reading
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Painting Your Digital Portrait
(The blog has been at rest for a while. I hate it when bloggers begin with big apologies that consume half of their content for the day. But it’s awakening – that need to write once again. And in the … Continue reading
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Guest Post: Acceptance: Living With Grace
It is my pleasure to share this wise piece by Cleo Conrad McKernan, who I named as of the inspirations for yesterday’s blog “Here Comes Another One.” Cleo reflects on acceptance, peace, and living with grace even in times of … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Learning, Mindfulness, Parents and children, Spirituality, Transitions
Tagged acceptance, connections, empowerment, faith, gratitude, peace, questions
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Here Comes Another One
I admit it, New Year’s is not my favorite holiday. Football and resolution making just don’t hold my attention I guess. They pale in comparison to 4th of July fireworks, Thanksgiving dinner, and trimming the Christmas tree. By January 1, … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Holidays, Mindfulness
Tagged connections, friends, Holidays, New Year, Resolutions, traditions
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The Quality of the Day 