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Life As I Know It
I can’t believe that it has been two years since I last wrote in my blog. A lot has happened in that time. The best thing that happened was that Jon and I finally made it official. We tied the … Continue reading
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Goodbye 2017…Hello 2018
Today is the day when many reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the new. I am no exception as I sit here reflecting on all of the ways that 2017 was good to me. Jon and I … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Curt!
Dear Curt, Today is your birthday. I am sitting here really struggling with how very much my heart hurts because you aren’t here. I miss you so much. I remember the day that mom and dad brought you home from … Continue reading
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My Heart is Heavy
I have tried really hard to stay away from expressing my feelings on what is happening as I try not to discuss politics or religion. However, there is so much happening in the world right now that it has made … Continue reading
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When It Rains, It Pours
I really thought that 2015 was going to be my healthy year. I’m eating clean (most of the time), working out, drinking water like it’s my job and limiting my wine to one day per week. I’m working hard to … Continue reading
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The Only Person Who Can Make Me Happy is Me
I have spent the month of January reflecting and refocusing. Reflecting: I took some time to think about 2014 and the impact that it had on my life. One thing stuck out and that was negativity. I let the negative things; … Continue reading
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Kicking Resolutions To The Curb
It’s that time of year again. The time for all of us to make our New Year’s Resolutions. Many of us will resolve to lose weight, eat healthy, exercise, quit smoking, quit drinking alcohol, give up caffine…the list is never … Continue reading
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Bah Humbug
I am having a really hard time getting into the Christmas spirit this year, though I am trying very hard not to show that to others. I have done all of the normal things, yet they don’t seem normal. It … Continue reading
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The Great Thanksgiving Road Trip 2014
Every year my brother and I take our boys and go to North Dakota for Thanksgiving and grandma’s birthday. This year, the trip started on Monday, November 24th and ended on Friday, November 28th. Here are some things that I will … Continue reading
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Inspiration
I recently did an exercise on Facebook where I posted three pictures everyday for seven days that inspire me without posting any words. As I carefully selected each picture, it occurred to me that I was going back to my … Continue reading
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