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Grace, Gratitude and Grudges

I think in many, many ways, 2020, the Coronavirus pandemic and quarantine have changed us. It has changed our world. From now on when we...

The Familiar Stranger

I saw a photo of you the other day... You don't look like me anymore. Or is it that I don't look like you...? You look old. Has the...

Galentine's Day

In honor of today being Galentine's Day, I wanted to take some time to reflect on friendships... Friendships are hard. Female friendships...

Year's End

It's been a while... My following has gotten smaller and a lot of that is probably due to my posts becoming less heavy... less loaded...

Burdens and Baggage

One night a few weeks ago, while watching OITNB, I got hit by such a big wave of grief that my heart instantly dropped to my feet and I...

Life Goes On

What does this mean to me? It's that forgiveness is the key that unlocks all closed doors. It's that love is the solution to all...

My Materialistic Memories

I can still remember visiting my Great-Grandpa Gogarn in Hospice House. I can hear his voice, see the layout of his room, and remember...

An Ode to You

soul mate /ˈsōl ˌmāt noun: a person ideally suited to another as a close friend or romantic partner. I believe in soul mates, and...

Lost and Found

When I found you, I lost myself. I was lifted off my feet. Heels over head. Everything was new again but different. I saw a kindred...

Stress Less

I used to hate this saying. I thought it was so passive. I couldn't help but roll my eyes whenever I heard it. But for the last couple of...

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