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Category Archives: Sentimental

Ah, vacations. We smile at memories of laughter, shared meals, soft beaches, and fireworks. Long, boring car rides later feel fun and nostalgic in hindsight. Like the time my dad threatened to leave my brothers and I on the side of the road if he heard any more “talk about poop, gas, or vaginas.” I […]

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It was sunny and almost 60 degrees outside when I got an email from school saying there’d be no school the following day due to the blizzard. “Bomb Cyclone” is what they were calling it. I was happy – I’d be able to sleep in, we’d have an extra day to get through a couple […]

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It’s the 4th anniversary of 1000 Speaks, where writers and bloggers from around the world gather their voices to raise awareness, compassion, and to remind each of us that our experiences matter, and that we never know another person’s story. Yvonne Spence began the 1,000 Speaks movement, and continues to spread mindfulness, compassion, and awareness. […]

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When it comes to life hacks as far as food preservation, decorating, or Lego storage, I’m not the best go-to person. But there are things I’ve realized are life-hacks when it comes to being a better human. 10 Ways To Be A Better Human 1. You are enough. So are most people. We each do […]

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There are times when I see my son playing alone and I think “I should’ve had another baby.” It hits me hard and deep – a guilty ache flooding my entire being. There was a time, when he was two or three years old – we tried for a while to give him a sibling. […]

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