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I usually write at night.  After little ones are in bed and the house falls into silence, coming to this space is like dotting my i’s and crossing my t’s.  Like putting the bow on a beautifully wrapped present, closing my day in this space just makes everything feel more complete.  Last night, however, I […]

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. . . but some things seem worth a blog post.  This was an email I was about to send to my friend, Two Pretzels.  Just as I was about to hit the “Send” button, I thought a public blog-style birthday celebration was necessary.  Kylee, this one is for you. . . I went to […]

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“Life brings simple pleasures to us every day. It is up to us to make them wonderful memories.”                                                                                                                        — Cathy Allen We’re taking these final summer days and squeezing out every bit of fun we can.  There are memories to be made. . . Wishing you a Wednesday of simple pleasures that are transformed […]

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I’ve been anticipating it for months.  I’ve been counting down days, planning activities in my head, and dreaming of one of life’s most precious gifts. . . time. Chad took last week off work and we escaped town for a few days.  We went to the place that I still call home even though it […]

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What is 70 percent of 30? I just asked Chad. Nine, he answered.  Why? I have no idea, I answered with tears streaming and laughing hysterically, I just pulled that question out of the air.  That probably doesn’t sound very funny to you, but I could not stop laughing.  I really did have a specific […]

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