I had a wonderful English teacher in middle school named Mrs. Black. I adored Mrs. Black. She was sweet and encouraging and patient (an absolute requirement for middle school teachers). She was a lovely lady who somehow managed to maintain her composure at all times, despite spending her weekdays with a bunch of hormonal preteens. … Continue reading Fearing Less
Author: Rebecca Archer Rhodes
Fear. I am ashamed to say that we are old familiar friends. I wrap myself up in it like a warm blanket. Not that it brings me comfort, because nothing could be further than the truth. I loathe indecision, but if I don’t make a decision, I won’t make the wrong decision. If I don’t put myself out there, I won’t be embarrassed or disliked or frowned upon. I’m not exactly sure when I became afraid to take risks. Fear crept stealthily into my life like kudzu in Georgia. Its growth remains unnoticed until you can’t find your car, or the person you always wanted to be. So this is me, attempting to fear less.
What Makes You Think I Care?
My family is hilarious. That is, we all think we are pretty funny, but I'm not sure that other people genuinely appreciate our particular brand of humor. Ok, we are just obnoxious, but we think we're funny. I work in my parent's printing and promotional products business and several years ago I thought it would be humorous to … Continue reading What Makes You Think I Care?
I Stand Amazed
I confess I am not always the sharpest bulb in the shark tank (a phrase used often in our household and coined by our daughter Hannah). Sometimes it takes an act of God to get my attention. My close friends and family know that I have longed to go back to Burkina Faso, West Africa … Continue reading I Stand Amazed
Waking Up in Africa
I love to travel, but I’m not a camper. While I love the outdoors, my idea of camping is the kind of camping I did with my grandparents when I was a kid – sleeping in the comfy confines of their air-conditioned Winnebago complete with all the amenities of home. So why would I willingly … Continue reading Waking Up in Africa
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