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Mom to a preschooler with T1D. Paralegal. Swiftie. Xennial. Grizzlies and Tigers. Pilates and Peloton. Books and fanfic. 901 / 305 ← Older posts Newer posts →

August Book List

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August was a memoir-heavy month! People interest me. Thin Places by Mary DeMuthTo say Mary DeMuth had a rough childhood would be an understatement. Raised by a hippie mother and a series of stepdads, she was repeatedly assaulted at a … Continue reading

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Life Lately 8/28

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(source) The past week or so has been rough for my family. My paternal grandmother is in ICU in Texas having a lot of complications from a bypass surgery. She’s stable for the moment, but every time they patch one … Continue reading

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The Struggle

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(the wise words of Kelly Clarkson) This week I had a very obvious, but very freeing, epiphany: Everyone has consistent difficulty with something. People talk a lot about how everyone’s gifts and abilities are different and that’s how it should … Continue reading

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Wild on Wednesday: Summer Fashion MVPs

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Today’s Wild on Wednesday is even girlier than usual. Here are my Summer Fashion MVPs – things I’ve worn the heck out of this summer! I can’t remember the last time I wore a heel higher than about an inch. … Continue reading

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Roasted Summer Vegetables

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My favorite recipe of the last six months is undoubtedly Ina Garten’s Parmesan Roasted Broccoli. I make it for dinner about once a week. I found it on Amateur Gourmet, where it was touted as The Best Broccoli Of Your … Continue reading

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