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When you know it isn’t right, but you can’t say it’s wrong…

by Mary Bonner | May 30, 2014 | 2 comments

Michelle DeRusha, Deidra Riggs & Me at Relevant (Allume) 2011 I first met Michelle DeRusha online then I had the privilege of meeting her in person at Allume in October 2011. I have admired her writing, her humor, her transparency. I just love her! I...

When a flat tire reminds me of a lesson

by Mary Bonner | May 29, 2014 | 1 comment

This was the scene yesterday afternoon. I was sitting on the side of Interstate 80 in Iowa. With a flat tire. It was 5:45 p.m. We left home at 4 a.m. yesterday morning. 4:07 a.m. to be exact. We had an 18 hour drive planned. Hard day...

When rest is elusive, the Sabbath is calling…

by Mary Bonner | May 23, 2014 | 2 comments

This is today’s quote on a perpetual calendar I have on my desk. The second line says, “It’s about understanding that each item on our to-do list is part of a goal, a vision. Even when it’s not fun. Or seemingly important…the bigger...

When the voice that speaks the loudest is the one we hear

by Mary Bonner | May 14, 2014 | 5 comments

The Police sang a song about a message in a bottle. Nicholas Sparks wrote a novel by the same name. Did you see this story about the snorkelers in Australia? Their boat broke anchor and floated away. They were stranded and wrote SOS in the sand on a...

Being thankful for the broken

by Mary Bonner | May 12, 2014 | 12 comments

I took the photo. Artwork by Annie Barnett A brief explanation of where I’ve been the past few weeks: my dad died in March and I have not had much to share on this blog. Thank you for your understanding. Then, as I began to feel I had something...