Following the trail of chiles
Published: February 05, 2013
Ever find something out about yourself that comes as a surprise? Kind of knocks you in the head? I'm Missy - and I cook better Mexican food than American food.

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The tick tock of midnight invades
Published: January 15, 2013
If you're kids are growing up and away from you at a staggering rate and you don't know how to slow it down then do this - sit down with them and listen. They will be gone before you know it.

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Why wear socks to the coldest game of the year?
Published: October 01, 2012
Ever get caught out in the cold? Just heed my warning: watch the weather forecast this time of year or you¿ll be caught out in the cold - with no socks to warm your feet.

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When was the last time you met yourself?
Published: September 18, 2012
I love being alone.

I love the sound of the house settling around me, while I sit in silence either reading or writing. I must have been born with the self-reliance gene times 10, because if I don’t get my alone time I...

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How to climb out of a rut when others want to keep you there
Published: August 31, 2012
Give me a change about to happen and I’ll show you five people who will argue against it.  

Why are so many of us adverse to change?  We hum along in our lives, happy and thinking everything is the way it...

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Wait, where did the summer go?
Published: August 17, 2012
Melissa is embracing her children's remaining school years for what they are, not pining away wishing for their childhood back.

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The spaces in-between
Published: August 01, 2012
There are spaces in a house that no one thinks about.  That awkward nook going up the stairs, the corner with the rocking chair that we throw coats or gym bags on, and that space between the washer and dryer that leads to the...

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From Mary Lou to Nadia - It’s time for the summer Olympics!
Published: July 24, 2012
Melissa can't wait for the summer Olympics to begin.

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It's all in the tiny details of life
Published: July 19, 2012
I wish I could shirk every duty I have and just go to the beach.  
It’s too bad my middle name is responsible, or this sentence would trail off into nothingness and all you would see are tire marks heading south. ...

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Let a child give their opinion and the wolves are waiting to pounce
Published: July 09, 2012
Melissa voices her opinion on adults giving theirs to children

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Costa Rican dreams and a friend lost
Published: June 26, 2012
Melissa reflects on the loss of a young Holmes County student and the impact it had on her daughter.

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New York City and The Menno House on my mind
Published: June 14, 2012
Missy visits New York City to serve, but as it turns out, New York City served her.

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My tempestuous love affair with food and life
Published: June 05, 2012
Melissa has a love-hate relationship with food. Not to worry, she has it under control.

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Life is lovely, but the ride is fast
Published: May 30, 2012
School is out for the summer and Melissa knows her children are growing up quickly.

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