Author Archives: Laura Thor

Age-ing into Sage-ing (I hope)

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Laura Thor

I knew I’d be frustrated and challenged embroidering the Mayr Corbet “The Leafy Tree” kit. I ordered it anyway. And when I saw the printed pattern was only 5″ tall, I knew I should just mail it back. Mary had … Continue reading →

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Making peace with my imperfection

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Laura Thor

Like most of us, I fret about what’s ‘good enough’ far too often, and it costs me confidence and creativity. I can get rigidly addicted to the idea of how my efforts should turn out. Then I fail to give … Continue reading →

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Christmas, Alone

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Laura Thor

By happenstance, I’m alone today and tomorrow, Christmas Eve and Day. Last time this happened was half my lifetime ago, when I was just 24 and enduring a rough patch. That holiday was spent in unwelcome solitude, in a Minnesota … Continue reading →

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The Bully is No Match for the God-Given Dignity Within You

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Laura Thor

Bullies fear those who show the tenderness that also lives in the bully, but in secret. The vulnerable, sensitive child scares the bully and makes him or her uncomfortable, because being around that child reminds the bully of what he … Continue reading →

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