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Why Should I?
Want to know why I don’t talk. It’s not because I don’t have anything to say. It’s because I get tired of being three, or four, or five sentences in only to realize the person I’m talking to hasn’t been… Continue reading
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Dreams and Dread
I woke up at four this morning from a very strange dream. My youngest and I were wandering around a hospital. A field trip or something, I’m not really sure why we were there. We weren’t together when the dream… Continue reading
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Family Game Time
We try to have family game time once a week. It doesn’t always work out that way, but we try. If you have teenagers like we do, then you know how often they come out of their rooms – almost… Continue reading
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Overwhelmed and Under Caffeinated
As I sit here trying to figure out what exactly this post should be about – because there is SO much I could write about – I’m getting overwhelmed by the choices and making a decision. So maybe I’ll just… Continue reading
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Little Wins, Loud Music, and the Power of Not Being Okay
I look for the little wins in each day to keep me going. A few quiet minutes between responsibilities. The amazing brownies and banana bread the youngest baked to get us through another hell week. The ridiculous dirty jokes and… Continue reading
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How I Start My Day with Intention & Me Time
The first thing I do when I wake up is mentally go through my day. I follow that with picking and saying my morning affirmation. Once I’ve done that, I post that affirmation, along with one of my nature photos… Continue reading
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How Many Siblings Do You Have
I hate this question. The answer is so convoluted and difficult to answer without some serious emotions. How many siblings do I have? Well. My dad had three children. I have an older half brother that I haven’t spoken to,… Continue reading
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Setting Boundaries: Protecting Your Time, Energy, and Well-Being
Setting healthy boundaries is crucial to maintaining balance, protecting your mental and emotional well-being, and fostering healthy relationships. Yet, many of us struggle with defining and enforcing boundaries in our personal and professional lives. Let’s explore the importance of setting… Continue reading
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Dream Jobs to Pursue Without Financial Worries
I do spend time writing and painting, but it isn’t nearly as much as I would like, and I haven’t been back to school since my oldest kid was in sixth grade. I have recently earned my certification as a… Continue reading
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Denver Out of the Darkness Walk: A Community Healing Journey
The Denver Metro Out of the Darkness Walk happened on Saturday. It is always such a pleasure to be a part of putting it together and giving people a place to gather and support each other. It is always a… Continue reading
Emily's Mind Dump Madness 