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Shannon Hames: The million-dollar question Shannon Hames A Modicum of Decorum September 19, 2017 0“Aunt Mama, are you happy?” Those were the words coming from the mouth of my then 2-year-old niece, Mackenzie. I...
Shannon Hames: On living life with intention Shannon Hames A Modicum of Decorum August 3, 2017 0You know me well enough by now to know that I write about whatever seems to be a reoccurring theme...
Shannon Hames: Trust fall with your intuition Shannon Hames A Modicum of Decorum July 15, 2017 0“The power of intuitive understanding will protect you from harm until the end of your days.” – Lao Tzu One...
Shannon Hames: Saying goodbye to a warrior Shannon Hames A Modicum of Decorum September 29, 2016 0Most people have at least one huge fear. A quick Facebook poll of friends yielded fears such as clowns, reptiles,...
Shannon Hames: Loyalty and letting go Shannon Hames A Modicum of Decorum August 23, 2016 0When you hear the word “loyalty”, what comes to your mind? The reason I’m asking is because it’s one of...
Shannon Hames: Connecting to the LGBT community Shannon Hames A Modicum of Decorum July 24, 2016 0When I came out at age 38, I didn’t know a single gay person. I had lived my life in...
Shannon Hames: Conflict can build trust Patrick Saunders A Modicum of Decorum March 10, 2016 0I was talking to my friend, Missy, a few weeks ago. We were discussing conflict in relationships and I said...
Shannon Hames: Because Oprah said so Shannon Hames A Modicum of Decorum March 3, 2016 0Back in my closeted days, I was a stay-at-home mom steeped in a fundamental evangelical culture. I was training to...
Shannon Hames: Change for the better Shannon Hames A Modicum of Decorum December 10, 2015 0When I was a kid, my mom would say, “Shannon, you are such a free spirit.” I didn’t know what...