by Joy Dunlap | Oct 26, 2021 | Fulfillment, Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com I thought 787 pounds was huge. As it turns out, the world record-holder as of October 2021 weighs 2,702.8 pounds. Grown by Stefano Cutrupi in the Italian region of Tuscany, that award-winning gourd (and squash) secured that title...
by Joy Dunlap | Oct 17, 2021 | Growth, Purpose, Tips for Living a Full Life
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The view was much different from up high. Recently, a good friend asked my husband and me to join her and her husband in their football suite. While we do have season tickets, ours are closer to the field in the regular stands....
by Joy Dunlap | Jul 27, 2021 | Encouragement, Growth, Hope, Lessons along Life's Journey
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The sunflower found its way into my hands in an unexpected way. While admiring dozens of sunflowers and zinnias at a nearby location, I mentioned to the planter how much I enjoyed them. The gardener told me all theirs had been grown...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 19, 2021 | Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey, Strength
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com “Stand on the noodle with both feet. Do not hold on to anything around you.” The instructor called out those directions to all of us gathered in the pool for water aerobics. I well remember when I first heard those instructions years...
by Joy Dunlap | Jun 8, 2021 | Growth, Lessons along Life's Journey, Purpose
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com The dog was in the driver’s seat. Behind the steering wheel, her furry face turned from the right to the left. Instead of looking forward most of the time, she kept glancing out the side window which had been powered down partway....
by Joy Dunlap | May 27, 2021 | Growth, Purpose, Serve, Thankful
©Joy Dunlap https://joydunlap.com Memorial Day is meant to be MORE. More than barbecues and backyard gatherings. More than baseball and burgers. More than discounts or a day off. Memorial Day is MORE… much MORE. When we really contemplate its meaning, we see...
