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What Do You Tell Them?
Politics. It’s a thing. It’s not my thing. At least that’s what I say. I say that because I don’t get off on the nasty. I don’t debate well either. And I’m not at either extreme of any political spectrum. … Continue reading
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The Secrets to Strength
We all have people that we look up to. There might be an obvious relationship of guidance as there is with teachers, coaches, and parents. Or it might be less evident. We all have situations with peers and co-workers where … Continue reading
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Not Mama Bear
I am not a Mama Bear. I’m not really sure what kind of Mama I am, but it is crystal clear that I’m not the ‘take a swipe at you with my paw because you’ve wronged my cub’ kind. I … Continue reading
Rubbing Elbows
Several years ago, when I was pregnant and already had a toddler and a preschooler, a friend shared with me some sage advice she’d once received. It went something like this, “There will be times in your marriage where you’re … Continue reading
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Squirrel!
The other day I was getting dressed and got sidetracked by a squirrel. I know, I know…so cliche. Regardless, while I was buttoning my pants it caught my eye out the window. I stood there and watched it scurry up … Continue reading
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You Can’t Live All the Lives
Have you noticed the tiny houses that are all the rage on HGTV? Have you seen all the bakery owners on Food Network that started out on Wall Street or some other high intensity job and left that world to … Continue reading
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Tagged family, love, marriage, motherhood, parenting, self love, stress
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Health
You might look at me and not think of me as the picture of health. I don’t know exactly how much I weigh, because I don’t own a scale, but I do know that I wear anywhere between an XL … Continue reading
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Tagged community, confidence, connections, education, emotions, exercising, family, friendship, growing up, homeschooling, kids, love, marriage, motherhood, Navy life, parenting, Self care, self love, self worth, stress, working out, worth
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Be Like Him. Please.
I am a mother and I am a writer. I want my kids to live their lives. I want them to grow and learn and make mistakes and find joy. I want all of that to happen without worrying about … Continue reading
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Enough is Enough
Some days are hard. You might be able to say why. You might not have the slightest clue why. It doesn’t really matter. Hard is hard. And, let it be known that your hard, my hard, his hard, everyone’s hard … Continue reading
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Sips of Stillness 