by Patti Miinch | Aug 24, 2021 | 2022, change, commitment, one big change
A friend recently mentioned that she couldn’t believe it had been almost seven years since she committed to giving up sugar for an entire year and, in a show of support, I gave up soft drinks.Our conversation moved on to other things. But over the next several days,...
by Patti Miinch | Aug 17, 2021 | bike, Catrike, exercise, JustaGirlandHerTrike, summer, Villager
After returning from my van-camping adventure, I turned my attention to my “100 List” of things to accomplish or experience. I read my list and stopped at #47. There it was! Something that would be both fun and good for me. It was time to buy a...
by Patti Miinch | Aug 3, 2021 | character, dreams, LessonLearnedFromtheOlympics, pursue your dreams
Over the past 12 days, I’ve watched countless young men and women from around the globe who have achieved their dream to compete in the Olympics. The realization of that dream has allowed them to pursue yet another dream — to stand on a platform, wearing a...
by Patti Miinch | Jul 27, 2021 | change, direction, God, His voice, question answered, recommitment, writing
Confession #1: When I decided to boldly ask God for clear direction as to whether He wanted me to continue writing in some “official” capacity (see “Fish or Cut Bait”), I had a hope that...
by Patti Miinch | Jul 13, 2021 | despair, dreaming, dreams, hope, life, standing in a corner adult style
In the past month or so, two acquaintances and one friend have shared with me that they haven’t dared to dream — to look beyond getting through their current situation — for several years.Each time I was told this, my reaction was the same: I nodded in understanding...
