Category Archives: Inner Circle

Those stories and thoughts closest to my heart.

The thief that just keeps returning~year after year

Posted on March 13, 2017 by janelleevans

I hate daylight savings. I’m sorry daylight savings, but I do, I really, r-e-a-l-l-y hate you. What do you do with all those hours you’ve stolen from me over the years? Some smart aleck right here is going to remind … Continue reading →

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Brutal honesty

Posted on March 6, 2017 by janelleevans

I had the pleasure of running a 5k with my kids last weekend. Though I’ve never stopped running, I hadn’t ran a competitive race in years, so I was pretty pumped. While standing around waiting for the race to begin, … Continue reading →

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Oh the awesome “oh duhs”

Posted on February 13, 2017 by janelleevans

“Oh duh” moments are often some of the funniest events that can happen in a family. What is an “oh duh” moment? When you do something so obviously wrong there’s no hiding your hilarious mistake from anyone. One of my … Continue reading →

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Sometimes it’s really hard to T.H.I.N.K.

Posted on February 6, 2017 by janelleevans

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen the saying before you speak T.H.I.N.K. Which stands for, is it True? Is it Helpful? Is it Inspiring? Is it Necessary? Is it Kind? If we ensure all five categories are … Continue reading →

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Even without a medal…

Posted on January 16, 2017 by janelleevans

This weekend was the best wrestling my oldest son has ever done, and that’s saying something since we’ve been doing this with him for over six years. This wasn’t his first time in a double elimination tournament, but it was … Continue reading →

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Yes! Mommy won one!

Posted on January 2, 2017 by janelleevans

I’m not perfect. No surprise, right? But sometimes, not being perfect, makes it hard to be a mother. There are many things I don’t want my children to do that I struggle not to do myself. Sadly, these do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do kinds … Continue reading →

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Remembering to find joy in the journey

Posted on December 12, 2016 by janelleevans

I’m a goal-oriented, check-the-boxes-off kind of person, which, in short, means I’m super driven. While this personality trait has helped me overcome all kinds of personal challenges, it also means I don’t often stop to revel in what I accomplish. … Continue reading →

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Living with an emotional roller coaster

Posted on December 5, 2016 by janelleevans

My daughter has spent the past week either stomping into my room or skipping in laughing. It depends on where she’s at in my latest novel, Rory’s Choice: Thorns of Revenge. Getting her play-by-play perspective on this series has been … Continue reading →

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Great! I’m a pushover.

Posted on November 28, 2016 by janelleevans

I never thought I could be described as a pushover, but after this week, I can’t deny it. There’s pushover in my blood. My in-law’s farm is often the recipient of abandoned cats and dogs. Why people think it’s humane … Continue reading →

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Me!—the bad influence

Posted on October 31, 2016 by janelleevans

At the beginning of the school year I fell into one of the coolest part time jobs I’ve ever had. I play the part of P.E. teacher at an elementary school for a few hours each week, which has almost … Continue reading →

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