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Like Mother, Like Daughter
If she were here, she’d have called me on the phone a month ago, asking me about my plans for Mother’s Day. I’d have said, “I don’t know Mom, I haven’t gotten there yet.” If she were here, she’d … Continue reading
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Tagged children, family, grief, life, mom, Mother's Day, motherhood, parenthood, parenting
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10 Reasons Why I Love Yoga
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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Tagged exercise, meditation, mindfulness, spirituality, yoga
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Nothing Good Happens After Midnight and Other Lessons From My Youth
“…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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Tagged children, faith, family, family humor, family life, god, inspiration, kids, life, life lessons, memories, parenting
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Pain, Acceptance and God’s Magic Wand
“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…
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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Tagged children, faith, family, family humor, god, happiness, humor, inspiration, life lessons, love, marriage, motherhood, parenting
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Gratitude Schmatitude! What really makes us happy?
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
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…
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?
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
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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Tagged acceptance, change, children, family, family life, inspiration, life, life lessons
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