Tag Archives: Real People

No More iPhone

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Michele

I lost a few pounds four weeks ago. Yep, after nearly three years with two cell phones, I downsized to one. Bye-bye iPhone. At first I felt naked. My back pocket was missing it’s close companion. It was so … … Continue reading →

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$40 and Everyone Wins

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Michele

Hanging out with students is better than coffee. And chocolate. And YES, I know exactly what I’m saying. Teenagers get a bad rap. Sometimes for good reason, but other times for no reason at all. I happen to be both … Continue reading →

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Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It …

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Michele

Watch this. Then I’ll tell you story. The Foundations of MOVE from CIY Move on Vimeo. In July I traveled with 31 high school students and adults to the Christ In Youth Conference in southern Illinois. But you already knew … Continue reading →

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Carried To The Table

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Michele

Yesterday I wrote about 2 Samuel 9, the story of a broken man sitting at a king’s table. I also included a link to the song “Carried To The Table” by Leeland, and updated the video feed with a You … Continue reading →

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Lasting First Impressions

Posted on March 30, 2009 by Michele

How do people remember their time with you? I flew to Indianapolis this weekend. A short trip, only a couple nights for a taping of two of Ken’s shows. The shows were top notch, and the time with our team, … Continue reading →

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Personality Profile

Posted on March 24, 2009 by Michele

Yesterday I took the Keirsey Temperament Sorter II and the DiSC Classic. To me this was about as fun as going to the dentist. It may be good for me but I’m not thrilled about having someone dig around inside. … Continue reading →

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Rug-Pulling Pages

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Michele

Yesterday I posted about Chasing Francis (Ian Morgan Cron). I haven’t finished the book yet, so I’ll reserve my overall opinion for now. All I know is the character painted by Cron in the first chapters breached a dam. And … Continue reading →

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3.11.09

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Michele

Global Food Crisis Day is Wednesday. 3.11.09. If this is news to you, PLEASE STOP READING, and go HERE. I’d rather you spend your minutes watching the video than hanging out on this post. “One child dies approximately every 7 … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Story

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Michele

Everyone has a story. The page-turning details leading up to this moment in time. The past week I’ve shared mine about four different times, which is a lot for me. And though I always feel exposed after telling it, there’s … Continue reading →

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Hugging Hubbub

Posted on February 24, 2009 by Michele

Hugging is apparently on the upswing. First, I saw this post by Pete Wilson. Then a recent tweet led me to this post. Read them both. I mean it. They’re good. Finally, I have a medical reason for being so … Continue reading →

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