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The Caretaker No One Takes Care Of
I’m stuck. I’m being held hostage. I know there is a way out, but I sure can’t see it. Before you keep going: This is a raw one. I talk about losing parents, navigating hospice, and being the default caretaker… Continue reading
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Galentine’s or Valentines?
Are you hosting a Galentine’s Day party? Going on a fancy Valentine’s date? Is the holiday just another day to you? Honestly, it’s been just another day for years. It feels overdone and pressured. But my husband has always been… Continue reading
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An exercise in frustration
I titled this post in October, but apparently wrote nothing. I pulled up the post to see why I hadn’t published it. I guess being empty is probably the answer to that question. The title does seem to fit very… Continue reading
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Building a Business Rooted in Healing
Early-stage business vision Business vision implies that I’ve had time to sit down and hash out what I want. I have not had that time, but I also have ideas of what I would like. I want my business to… Continue reading
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Teenager’s Dreams
My youngest has always known what he wanted to be. His dream was always to be a paleontologist. He has been working towards that end goal. He has joined college prep programs, he has checked grades, and he has even… Continue reading
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Just Keep Going
I’m trying. I really am. I’m working on a meditation course. I’m doing the affiliate thing. I’m dashing at night, when I can stay awake long enough to do it. I’m being a caregiver, unpaid, to my in-laws. I’m working… 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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30-Day Meditation Challenge – Day 24
Heart-Opening and Connection Welcome to this guided meditation for heart-opening and connection. Find a comfortable position, either sitting or lying down, and gently close your eyes if that feels comfortable for you. Take a few deep breaths, inhaling deeply through… Continue reading
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The Power of Fiction: Exploring the Love for Characters in Books and TV Shows
In the vast landscape of fiction, there exists a special bond between readers/viewers and the characters they encounter. It’s a connection that transcends the pages of a book or the pixels on a screen, weaving its way into our hearts… Continue reading
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When Passion Meets Heartbreak: Navigating My Daughter’s Dance Journey
Last night was one of those nights – the kind that leaves your heart heavy and your eyes brimming with tears. My youngest, after her dance classes, came home in a flood of sobbing tears, her anguish palpable. In broken… Continue reading
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