Author: Jen Manglos
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Yoga Voice
Namaste. Five years ago that word stirred up very specific feelings within me. Excitement. This enthusiasm was connected to the expectation of a new episode of “Lost.” I was very much swept up into the “Lost” universe, eagerly awaiting each new episode, biding my time by listening to not one, but three podcasts dedicated to…
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What a Difference a Day Makes
I’m a little skeptical when it comes to the New Year. As January 1 approached this year I was asked about my new year’s resolutions and my answer was always: I don’t do that. Now, I don’t begrudge anyone partaking in a resolution, but for me they often end up being a set-up for my…
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Welcome to My New Blog Casa!
After months of preparations, I am proud to introduce you to my new website: jenmanglos.com. Isn’t that so much easier to remember than rul84jen.blogspot.com? I’m still working out the final details, but thought the start of 2014 was a great time to launch this new site. Thanks for reading this past year and for continuing…
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Christmas Reflections: Gifts – December 24, 2013
My family opened some of our gifts last Saturday before my brother left to spend Christmas day with his girlfriend’s family. Mainly we opened gifts from my brother (and he opened his gifts from us), but my family insisted that I open one of my gifts. Mom has been talking about this particular gift for…
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All I want for Christmas… – December 19, 2013
Are Awards season films! Yet, this year, I feel horribly behind on my viewings. I was just talking to a friend today and began to feel overwhelmed as I realized how many films I’ve yet to see. Nebraska. 12 Years a Slave. Inside Llewyn Davis. Saving Mr. Banks. August: Osage County. Philomena. Frozen (OK, not an Oscar-esque film, but I’m still looking forward to seeing…
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Christmas Reflections: Emmanuel – December 17, 2013
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. – Isaiah 7:14, ESV I have a friend at work whose son is singing the Amy Grant song “Emmanuel” for a school Christmas show. He comically describes his son rocking out to…
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The Novelty Has Worn Off – December 12, 2013
I’m tired of writing about being single. When I first started blogging, I was full of ideas of posts on the single life – both silly and serious. Now, the novelty has worn off. The thought of writing about singleness or dating feels more like a chore. I feel stuck when it comes to dating.…
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Christmas Reflections: O Holy Night – December 10, 2013
I do not often have favorites. Of anything. My taste in most things change frequently. I mean, for 6 months I loved my ketchup, mustard, A1, and cheese sandwiches. Now, you couldn’t pay me enough to eat that nastiness (in all fairness, I was in first grade when I was fond of that odd combo).…
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My Favorite Things – December 5, 2013
I’m suspicious of Carrie Underwood’s version of The Sound of Music (airing tonight). I mean, I love The Sound of Music. I watched it sporadically as a child, but it really started to sink in as a favorite a few years ago when I went to my first Sound of Music sing-a-long. If you haven’t…
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Christmas Reflections: Paths Unplanned For – December 3, 2013
As we enter into the Advent season, I will be devoting my first post of the next three weeks to reflections on Christmas. Merry Christmas my friends! ………. Yesterday, a good friend of mine called unexpectedly. As we were catching each other up on our crazy lives, we spoke about our experience in seminary (we…