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Choose Your Words Wisely

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Robin Dillon

My mother always taught me to choose and use my words wisely. When talking with others, our words can encourage or discourage; they can either build up or tear down.  The same can be true for the ways we talk … Continue reading →

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Shutting Up and Giving Up … Control, that is

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Robin Dillon

While visiting my parents two weeks ago we chatted about a friend who had suffered terribly with cold and flu-like symptoms for several weeks. During that conversation I made a mistake. Not a tiny mistake. No, not this girl. There’s … Continue reading →

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The Motivation I Needed

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Robin Dillon

Earlier this week I wrote about fresh starts and the process of letting go of past failures and other things that hold us back. That post about my new beginnings with Weight Watchers was very healing as writing helps put … Continue reading →

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Still climbing back up on the wagon and other Lenten reflections

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Robin Dillon

The season of Lent is the 40-day period (excluding Sundays) preceding Easter. Traditionally in the church it was a time when new converts practiced spiritual disciplines in preparation for baptism on Easter. A focus during this season is repentance – … Continue reading →

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Ouch!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Robin Dillon

Anyone who has seen me lately knows that I’ve gained weight. It’s pretty obvious. It’s not something I can physically hide. Emotionally, you ask? Sure, I can hide that way. I’m good at that. If I don’t talk about an … Continue reading →

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A Lenten Discipline

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Robin Dillon

Over the last several months I have shared from my heart about the ups and downs of my weight loss journey. Admittedly, it’s much easier to write about the successes, but in the spirit of honesty and humility, I confess … Continue reading →

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Reflections on the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Robin Dillon

2013 is here! Happy New Year! May this year be one of new possibilities and opportunities for love, health, happiness and wholeness. Though most people think of a new year starting on January 1, as I reflect on the meaning … Continue reading →

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Shortbread Dough, Christmas Cookies and Other Challenges

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Robin Dillon

Time sure flies! In the “busy”ness of the Advent and Christmas seasons, my blog has been idle. After breaking the 70-pound barrier two weeks ago (71 pounds to be exact), I had a minor set-back last week, gaining 2 pounds. … Continue reading →

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The truth of my driver’s license

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Robin Dillon

As an act of boredom while waiting in line to vote on Tuesday, I stood staring at my driver’s license and chuckled to myself as I discovered an interesting dichotomy. The picture of me was not as bad as others … Continue reading →

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Can this really be happening?

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Robin Dillon

Over the last week or so I have been struggling with the reality of my weight loss. Though I now weigh less than I have in approximately 15 years and I often do a double-take when I look in the … Continue reading →

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