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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 →

Burn The Map and Take the Machete

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I’m turning 35 next month, which seems like a good age to declare that Normal is never going to happen for me. Regardless of my future, my chances at a traditional life are officially in the rearview mirror. If I … Continue reading

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Semiannual Niece Visit

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I’m winding up a visit with my sister and niece! They got here last Friday. Here are some highlights: A small-plane pilot friend of my dad’s took us to DeWitt Spain Airport because Niecy loves planes. She took to the … Continue reading

Posted in aunthood, family

Summer Second-Half Bucket List

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I can’t believe this summer is more than halfway over, and there are still so many things I want to do. Even as I try to convince myself all fun, spontaneity, and possibility will not end with the summer, I … Continue reading

Posted in memphis, summer

The Tale of Boca Chita

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Today over at A Peek at Karen’s World, I’m sharing one of my family’s favorite funny stories. It all happened in August 2008, when we got caught in a storm while boating and had to take refuge on the mysterious … Continue reading

Posted in florida, memory lane

This Is A Call

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Recently, someone asked a group I was in about our callings. Calling, Vocation, however you want to define it, has always weighed heavily on me. I’m still figuring out what I believe about it. Like most people, I would prefer … Continue reading

Posted in empowerment, reflections
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