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Is “I love you” the new “How are you”?

Posted on March 28, 2018 by ellesmalling • 2 Comments

By now everyone has had the experience of “How are you?” We say it as a greeting, a salutation, and a general sign of recognition. We say it to grocery clerks, people in elevators, people we’ve gone long periods without seeing, service staff, and the like. We never actually expect (or honestly desire) a response. … Continue reading →

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Transformation Part I

Posted on April 11, 2017 by ellesmalling • 1 Comment

The Foundation. When I agreed to embark upon a leadership and transformational journey I was doing it initially just to be agreeable. It wasn’t something I sought out for myself. I went along with it just to see what the fuss was all about. I knew I didn’t have all the answers in the areas … Continue reading →

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“Alternative Facts”

Posted on January 31, 2017 by ellesmalling • Leave a comment

I have a sarcastic sense of humor. I appreciate sarcasm and wit. Got it from my father. What can I say? So forgive me if the title rubs you the wrong way. There’s my disclaimer. Now let’s move on!  I’ve recently had a life changing experience. I know people use that phrase loosely, but I … Continue reading →

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Gifted & Assigned

Posted on March 8, 2015 by ellesmalling • Leave a comment

Most people are searching for meaning and purpose in life. Some center their entire lives on finding their destiny. Some make a career out of coaching others on how to define and determine their course. Nothing is wrong with any of the above. However, by learning the Word of God you’ll be amazed at how … Continue reading →

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There Comes A Time

Posted on January 18, 2015 by ellesmalling • Leave a comment

The only way to continue peeling back the layers is to acknowledge the absolute and undeniable. The truths and observations that reveal themselves to us over time. Whether they are wrapped in a pretty package or foul and scarred, we must accept that for everything there comes a time. There comes a time to stop … Continue reading →

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MirrorLife

Posted on December 24, 2014 by ellesmalling • Leave a comment

Raise your hand if you look in the mirror every day… Everyone, right? Me too. Since we can all agree on that, it is reasonable to assume that we all know what we look like. We know our best and worst features. We know our scars and the things we try to cover up (which … Continue reading →

For Foodies! / Lemons / Lessons

Dear Culinary Elite,

Posted on September 9, 2014 by ellesmalling • 2 Comments

Dear Culinary Elite, Often times we zoom in on the rags to riches stories. The success stories of people who made something from nothing and are living the “American Dream”. It is that same success of people in the culinary industry that makes it so alluring. Who can resist the possibility of cooking for celebrities … Continue reading →

Lemons / Lessons

Wholearmormondays

Posted on February 28, 2014 by ellesmalling • 3 Comments

If you follow me on Facebook, you may have seen me post #Wholearmormondays on my page a time or two. I thought it might be necessary to explain how it came about and why it serves a purpose in my life. Background: As some of you know, I am currently in a transitional phase in … Continue reading →

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