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10 Reasons Why I Love Yoga

Posted on March 22, 2016 by thewritertracy

I’ve spent the majority of my life exercising. But in the last seven months I’ve been fighting a few pesky health issues that have knocked me off the proverbial exercise wagon. Only now am I beginning to get back into … Continue reading →

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Nothing Good Happens After Midnight and Other Lessons From My Youth

Posted on March 2, 2016 by thewritertracy

“…And you know what he said? He said, ‘It’s good to want, Tracy.’” I chuckled to myself at the memory. My daughter was less than impressed.  “I know, Mom. You’ve already told me this story…” Had I? I couldn’t remember. … Continue reading →

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Pain, Acceptance and God’s Magic Wand

Posted on January 16, 2016 by thewritertracy

“I just want to eat,” she says with a frown, as she stares at the fruit on her plate. She is grumpy and I get it, I understand why. I remember the pain. “I know,” I say, “and you will. … Continue reading →

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All I Want for Christmas is…

Posted on December 22, 2015 by thewritertracy

Dear Santa, Hello from Indiana. I hope you and the Mrs. are well. How are the elves?  I’m hoping they aren’t too sleep-deprived during this last minute holiday rush in the workshop. I’m so excited that Christmas is just days … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Schmatitude! What really makes us happy?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by thewritertracy

For the first time in a very long time, I found myself with an empty Saturday afternoon this past weekend. What a treat! And so yes, I could have gone to the gym or cleaned my house or done the … Continue reading →

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50 Reasons I’m Okay with Turning 50

Posted on November 1, 2015 by thewritertracy

This weekend marks my 50th birthday.  I can’t believe I’ve been around for half a century, it doesn’t seem possible.  But as I ponder this getting older thing, I’ve decided: it’s not so bad.  In fact I can think of … Continue reading →

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I won, I won…

Posted on October 25, 2015 by thewritertracy

I was recently nominated for the Liebster Award from fellow blogger Pernnille who is from Denmark and writes a lovely travel blog. The Liebster Award The Liebster Award is given by bloggers to fellow bloggers in order to support and … Continue reading →

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Where’s Your Joy?

Posted on September 18, 2015 by thewritertracy

How I’ve felt lately. Tell me I’m not the only one, that you have felt like this too: Not quite yourself, a little irritated, restless and bored with the day-to-day drudgery.  This has been me for the last few weeks.  … Continue reading →

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The Power of Accepting Change

Posted on August 20, 2015 by thewritertracy

The first day of school, captured from afar.  “Are you sure I can’t come?” I asked, “I know the other moms are coming…” My daughter simply shook her head, “No, Mom,” she said, “You don’t need to be there.” It … Continue reading →

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“Relax and Let God Love You”, An Interview with Regina Brett

Posted on July 29, 2015 by thewritertracy

Every once in a while you find a book or an author that strikes a cord with you.  You read the words they have carefully crafted and think, “Yes!  That’s it!  That’s exactly the way I feel, but I haven’t … Continue reading →

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