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What My Uncle Taught Me About Getting My Hands Dirty

July 19, 2019

When I was a little girl, I was fascinated by my Uncle’s hands. I would see him wash them, but no matter how much he scrubbed. His hands would [...]

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If I Always Show Up for You, I’m Never Showing Up for Me

June 14, 2019

An opportunity for me to get away for a few days with a good buddy comes at this time every year. Yes, this time of year when there is [...]

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Baking – What It’s Taught Me About Being Both an Ingredient and a Baker

May 3, 2019

A while ago I read a passage in a book that explained teamwork using a baking metaphor. It explained that everyone is an ingredient in the loaf of bread, [...]

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Where You At? Not Expecting More than People Can Give

April 12, 2019

Recently, I Whoogled a friend about a travel decision we needed to make. After reflecting on our conversation, I was overwhelmed by her total acceptance of me. She patiently [...]

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When It Comes to Life’s Most Important Questions, I Whoogle Before I Google

March 29, 2019

Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections

Ten years ago my phone used to ring a lot with questions from new mothers. But in the past 5+ years, my phone hasn’t been ringing. People close to [...]

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Connecting to Real People in a Virtual World

March 22, 2019

Family & Friends: Making Healthy Connections

The other day I was reminded that the number one reason for depression isn’t a chemical imbalance—it’s loneliness. Because of technology, I convince myself that I’m constantly connecting with [...]

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Teasey Pleasies – A Solution to Taming the Unpleasable

February 15, 2019

After last week’s blog Easy Pleasey, I got to thinking about the Teasey Pleasies in life. Those people who make me believe I truly can please them if I [...]

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A handwritten note has several misspelled words and reads as follows. "Dear Mom I love you to death I am very sorry that I was being a beep and a p p. If I can make it up to you please tell me!!"

Easy Pleasey – Keeping Check of My Pleasability Meter

February 8, 2019

One thing I have to keep in check is my pleasability meter. For a long time, without even realizing it, I was hard to please. I just had these [...]

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All I Want for Christmas II – Getting Rid of a Toxic To Do List

December 21, 2018

My personal tendency is to get anywhere and everywhere, and do everything as efficiently and as quickly as humanly possible. As a result, I’ve lived most of my life [...]

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“Slow Me Down Lord”

December 14, 2018

Two years ago, after my brother passed away, this poem was found in his car. A close friend had it framed for G-Man and I. As my head was [...]

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My Way or The Highway – Forcing My Will on The Family

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