N. J. Lindquist

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Whether writing her books and columns, mentoring individuals, or speaking to large crowds, N. J. loves knowing that her words can positively impact the people she comes into contact with, and that each person is vital to the whole of humanity. She strives to shine a light rather than sit in the darkness, and encourage everyone to step forward in courage and become the people God created them to be.

Life is often messy

While entertaining guests in our living room, I happened to glance under the piano bench, and there in all its splendour sat a basketball.

Was I embarrassed? Well, yes. But I remembered, not for the first time, a column by Erma Bombeck I read years ago. It was about her embarrassment at having a basketball in the living room when an important visitor dropped by.

With four active sons, I’ve had my share of basketballs in the living room - and soccer balls, volleyballs, footballs, baseballs, tennis balls... I could go on. But the neat thing is that because of Erma’s column, I’ve been able to smile and say, “Erma would understand”.

As long as I can remember, I’ve enjoyed columns about ordinary life. As a child and teenager, I rushed to get the newspaper first so I could read Gregory Clark. Later it was Erma. It was my dream to one day write like them...

Table of Contents

Basketballs in the living room are part of life
Can't I buy groceries without getting depressed?
The joy of ripping paper off my bathroom walls
Curiosity is a gift to be cherished
Don’t call me a loser if you want me to win
Putting the heart back into Valentine's Day
Remember to learn from life’s “unfair” experiences
Comfortable clothes help one feel at home
Walking takes me back to childhood
Take off masks, enrich relationships
Material gains no match for riches family brings
Milkshakes and lemon tea make me feel better
Basketballs back to mess up the house
Easter a time for true celebration
E-mail returns us to the days of fast mail delivery
Respect is the key to a great community
Positive attitude’s catching
Granny Shaw fondly remembered on Mother’s Day
Insect army fighting for control of kitchen
Pillow’s inventor deserves a spot in the Convenience Hall of Fame
Machine people

 

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