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Crazy Stupid – All Women are Crazy All Men are Stupid

February 9, 2018

G and I have never made a huge deal of Valentine’s Day. However, I do find myself reflecting on our relationship at this time of year. One thing that [...]

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How I Stopped Resenting Other Women

February 2, 2018

Given that this is the month of St.Valentine’s, I have love on my mind. This week, I’d like to reflect on the adoration I have for the simply remarkable [...]

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Me Inc. – 2 Huge Mistakes I was Making When It Came to Support

January 26, 2018

Many of my hours are spent looking at what’s working and what’s not working in my life. In the area of support, I discovered two huge mistakes I was [...]

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This Gal’s Gonna Keep Crossing T’s and Dotting I’s

January 19, 2018

A couple of weeks ago, I had a little breakdown on my way to Baldwin Middle School. Not because I didn’t know one of the children had a student [...]

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Just Try It – Facing My Fears One Spice at a Time

January 12, 2018

Trying new foods and recipes has never really been my thing. When I sit down to eat, I just want to like what I’m eating. I want to feel [...]

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Motivation – How I Stay Motivated to Workout

January 5, 2018

As embarrassing as this is to admit, I actually spent years thinking that a day would come when I would magically want to go to the gym. As if [...]

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Game Tape – A New Year’s Resolution That Will Stick

December 29, 2017

Recovery: Positive Lifestyle Changes

I’ve always been a sucker for those Year in Review montages that TV stations run at the end of December. Even though I lived through it all, sometimes I’m [...]

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Fend for Yourself Day

December 22, 2017

Parenting: Giving Kids Dignity

Even the most joyous holiday season can knock the wind out of my sails. Of course, there’s always the physical drain from running around and hosting, but I think [...]

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All I Want for Christmas I – To Stop Criticizing People

December 15, 2017

Several years ago, I was introduced to a list of suggestions. One of the recommendations from this “Just for Today” reading states, “…criticize not one bit.” Criticize not one [...]

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Outside Influences – What I See and Hear Can Ruin My Holidays

December 8, 2017

Perfectionism: Maintaining Personal Serenity

Over two weeks ago now I listened to the Rent soundtrack while driving home from an ice hockey tournament with my oldest daughter. Even though I haven’t listened to [...]

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Crazy Stupid – All Women are Crazy All Men are Stupid

How I Stopped Resenting Other Women

Me Inc. – 2 Huge Mistakes I was Making When It Came to Support

This Gal’s Gonna Keep Crossing T’s and Dotting I’s

Just Try It – Facing My Fears One Spice at a Time

Motivation – How I Stay Motivated to Workout

Game Tape – A New Year’s Resolution That Will Stick

Fend for Yourself Day

All I Want for Christmas I – To Stop Criticizing People

Outside Influences – What I See and Hear Can Ruin My Holidays

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