“I love being alive.” These are the words that came from a commercial on the TV a few weeks ago. As Jeff Bridges walked through fields and forest, reflecting on how much he missed while he was getting chemo and then when covid began. The words were so simple, but they’ve stuck with me. I’ve…
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Summer Highlights and Hopes for Fall
Today is the last day of summer 2022, and writing that feels bittersweet. I saw a meme the other day that said ‘Can we go back to the start of summer? I wasn’t ready yet.” And that’s how I feel! This summer was good, but ever since the beginning of the pandemic time hasn’t felt…
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The Joy of a Rescue Kitten
“Can I have him?” “He’s already yours.” Those are the words that my Mom said to me the day we went to pick up my cat Max. That day was almost 17 years ago, a number that’s really hard to believe. Back then, I wanted a pet of my own so badly. I’m the youngest…
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Little Reminders for Keeping Perspective
Starting this blog has been a conscious effort to practice optimism. Each week each post is centered on looking for the positive, around planting a flower in the cracks. The past few years have been hard, and they’ve taken a toll on my mental health. The idea of planting flowers in the cracks is something…
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