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His dark hands, like burnished bronze weathered for decades, each year of his life etched into the lines around his knuckles, his wrists. Always carrying a tool - a hatchet, a hammer, a bible. His mischievous smile with twinkling eyes letting you know he was up to something, but that you were still safe with him. That bald head with a ‘chocolate chip’ (see it?), his pockets full of candy at church, his arms full of strength, assurance, and unconditional love. My grandfather,

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All I’ve ever wanted to do is write. Well, that’s not completely true. When I was four, I wanted to be a scarecrow or a Solid Gold dancer but my inability to sit still for long enough trashed one of those dreams, and the other faded away as I got older and my lack of rhythm became more apparent. But, have you ever felt -in your bones- that you were meant to do something? Whatever that something is, it’s specific to you, and your body and brain just kind of resonate like a re

I could start this blog post the same way as every year, with 'A New Start' or 'New Beginnings' or 'Resolutions' or whatever. But I gotta tell you, last year kicked me in the gut and I just want this year - this month, this day - to give me a break. 2024, 25, 26... it's just different digits. I can have a fresh start anytime I want, I don't need the first day of the year to make that happen. Besides, I'm just going to screw something up today and then, what, do I wait 365 mor

You know that thing where your entire life keeps getting in the way of the things you WANT to do? The things you NEED to do pile up and, every time you think there might be an hour free coming up for you to enjoy something you're passionate about, a kid gets a random fever or your dog escapes the house or someone hits your mailbox or you roll your ankle in the driveway and can't walk for a week or you get a flat tire or... you know: LIFE. That's been 2025 for me. Things just

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Man, it's easy to feel worthless. I spend most of my days at home, darting back and forth between work, writing, social media, and...

No, no. Not a clothing model, not a super model, not even a hand model. I'm a role model. And - this might be incredibly shocking, so...

I was lucky enough to have an amazing childhood with two loving parents and a nice, close elementary school filled with caring teachers...

I am that girl who lives for January 1st. Fresh starts, new planners, a clean slate, goals, organizing, cleaning. New beginnings, new...

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A peaceful moment of solitude. A sunset over the water. A swelling piece of music. The perfect song lyrics at the right time. Blake's...

There are SO many great things about working from home. I can't tell you how much I hated working in an office, answering phones, being...

I started dreaming about it in second grade. Obsessed with time travel, werewolves, vampires, unicorns, stars, Pound Puppies and Care...