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To Love Is to Be Vulnerable
Sure, you can avoid heartbreak. You can keep your walls up, play it safe, and convince yourself you’re protecting your heart. But here’s the thing—when you shut out the risk of pain, you also shut out the best parts of being human. You miss the laughter that leaves you gasping for breath, the friendships that…
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Pony Casserole Confidence
When my then toddler proudly announced that dinner was three My Little Ponies baked in her toy oven, I didn’t intervene—I just nodded along. And the truth is, that glittery little casserole held more wisdom about imagination than I expected.
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Please Don’t Throw Baby Jesus
It’s not December—I know—but the memory keeps popping up in my mind anyway. At some point during a past holiday season, I found myself shouting, “Please do NOT throw baby Jesus!” at my kids in the middle of Advent chaos. The nativity set had basically turned into a contact sport, and peace on earth was…
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Why Now?
This isn’t a brand. This isn’t a performance. It’s me—finally making space for what’s real. The words have always been there, tucked in journals and quiet corners, waiting for me to come back. I’m not here to be polished; I’m here to be honest. If your heart’s been whispering that it’s time to return to…
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Try It Again, Kiddo: A Tribute To Mark Milach
Some voices stay with you long after they’re gone. Mine still echoes in the words of a trumpet solo, a messy rehearsal, and a phrase that carried me through more than just high school band. This one’s for the imperfect leaders who never gave up on us.
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You Can Get Off the Bike Now
Ever feel like your life is one big stationary bike ride? You’re sweating, grinding, pushing through like the instructor says. The playlist is pumping, the motivational quotes are flying, and still… you haven’t gone anywhere. You’re doing the work. You’re showing up. And you’re tired. This post is for you. Not to tell you to…
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Coddiwompling My Way Home
Feeling a little lost? You’re not. You’re just coddiwompling—traveling with purpose, even if the destination feels unclear. And that’s more than enough. The long way, the wrong turns, the foggy roads—they’re all part of how we eventually find our way home.
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Love in the Swamp: An Anniversary Story
This weekend we’re celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary, and our story doesn’t look like Cinderella at the ball. It doesn’t look like Prince Charming sweeping in with a crown and a carriage, either. It looks like Shrek and Fiona — choosing each other in the swamp, laughing in the mess, and showing up with bleach…
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Desk Drawer Confessions
My friend Andrea calls them the “flopsweats”—those unpredictable, all-out betrayals of your body at the worst possible time. They’ve earned deodorant a permanent spot in my desk drawer, along with snacks, Chapstick, and an emergency cardigan for polar-bear HVAC days. None of it is glamorous, but all of it keeps me going. Tell me—what unexpected…
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Proof That We Were Here
I opened a vintage camera bag and found a stack of postcards and a slideshow that took a very unexpected turn. One minute: family fishing trip. The next: Helen and Otto living their best (and barest) life. This is a story about memory, mess, and the beautiful weirdness we leave behind.