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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 →

Book Review: I Don’t Know What You Know Me From by Judy Greer

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I’ve looked forward to reading Judy Greer’s memoir, I Don’t Know What You Know Me From: Confessions of a Co-Star, ever since I heard about it. What I personally know her from is 13 Going On 30, in which she … Continue reading

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Rhapsody In (Tiger) Blue

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2013-14 has been one of the most memorable Tiger basketball seasons in years. When the Tigers kicked off with a painful road loss against Oklahoma State, only to beat them decisively two weeks later, we didn’t realize they were setting … Continue reading

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Book Review: City of God: Faith in the Streets by Sara Miles

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I loved Sara Miles’ memoir of unexpected conversion, Take This Bread, so I was excited to get her latest, City of God: Faith in the Streets from Netgalley. The central narrative of City of God is set on Ash Wednesday … Continue reading

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Alive to Change

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I am not a natural fan of change. As an Enneagram Type Six, I seek security, and security usually means things staying the same. When my life got turned upside down, I became a lot more flexible and open, and … Continue reading

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The Blessing of Failure

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Like Anna in Frozen, much of my adulthood has been a series of doors in my face. Apparently God’s personal plan for me revolves around learning to deal graciously with disappointment and failure. For most of my life, the fear … Continue reading

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