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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’ve Never Been to Vegas, but My Luggage Has by Mandy Hale

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Mandy Hale has been on the scene for a while with her blog and book, The Single Woman. With her new inspirational memoir, I’ve Never Been to Vegas, but My Luggage Has: Mishaps and Miracles on the Road to Happily … Continue reading

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A Plea For The Mother

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WARNING: Major spoilers below for last Monday’s episode of How I Met Your Mother, and season 9 in general. Don’t look if you don’t want to know. Dear Thomas and Bays: Please don’t kill The Mother. I know the Dead … Continue reading

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How to Care for a Cat With IBS: Part 2

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The following is a supplement to my old post about taking care of cats with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (or Disease). My 9-year-old cat, Peach, was diagnosed with IBS in early 2013 after a slew of expensive tests showed nothing wrong … Continue reading

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Ice Storm

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Yesterday was a snow day! Or, more accurately, an ice day. On Sunday, we had torrential thunderstorms all afternoon and evening. By the time it started turning to freezing rain and sleet, every school within a 60-mile radius had already … Continue reading

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February 2014 Book List

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(Dauntless manifesto poster by Risa Rodil) Notes From a Blue Bike: The Art of Living Intentionally in a Chaotic World by Tsh Oxenreider (4 stars) I reviewed this here. Dancing Through It: My Journey in the Ballet by Jenifer Ringer … Continue reading

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