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Was I a Good Parent? I Can’t Remember

Posted on July 21, 2026 by thewritertracy

Motherhood, Grandma-hood and Soggy Goldfish I was 17 years old when I began to feel like an adult. I was a junior in high school. I knew who I was, what I wanted, and in all my naivete, I was … Continue reading →

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Are You a Good Spouse/Partner?

Posted on June 25, 2026 by thewritertracy

“To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” – David Viscott Hello friends, It’s been a bit since I’ve posted on and for good reason: My daughter got married on June 6th! A week later … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Dreamer

Posted on May 18, 2026 by thewritertracy

Why My Biggest Flaw is also my Greatest Strength “Dreaming is, after all, a form of planning.” -Gloria Steinem Photo by Greg Rakozy on Unsplash Hi friends! Years ago, I let go of this blog to do other writing. But … Continue reading →

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How It Started, How It’s Going

Posted on April 14, 2026 by thewritertracy

Looking Back in Order to Look Forward “The seasons are what a symphony ought to be: four perfect movements in harmony with each other.” -Arthur Rubinstein Photo by Yoksel 🌿 Zok on Unsplash Hello friends! Are you as excited as … Continue reading →

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Birds, Weeds and Learning to Let Go

Posted on August 2, 2017 by thewritertracy

We bought some property in the country last year. One day we hope to build a house on the land. But this spring, my family planted a garden. Well in all honesty, my daughters and husband did the planting. Having … Continue reading →

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23 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Mama Self

Posted on May 10, 2017 by thewritertracy

Me holding my first child when she was a week old, 1994 I’ve been a mother for 23 years. That means in the last 23 years I’ve changed hundreds of diapers, picked up thousands of toys, held puking children and … Continue reading →

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If Mom Were Still Here

Posted on March 28, 2017 by thewritertracy

Today is a new day. One that for me, comes with a bit of pain. Because 3 years ago today my mother died. Life has never been the same since. But here is the good news: Though the day may … Continue reading →

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Seven Signs You Should Take a Chance on Love

Posted on February 14, 2017 by thewritertracy

We were sitting at her kitchen table, my friend and I, when her daughter walked in. I immediately got up, gave her a hug and congratulated her on her recent engagement. We all sat for a while, drinking our tea … Continue reading →

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Do Less, Be More: Why I’m Not Doing Christmas this Year

Posted on December 7, 2016 by thewritertracy

I love the holidays, I really do. Anyone who knows me knows my priorities in life are faith and family. But if I’m honest, there is usually a tiny part of me that can’t wait for it all to be … Continue reading →

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Don’t Think about it, Just Jump

Posted on October 5, 2016 by thewritertracy

A year ago this week my husband and I were in Maui, taking a private tour on the road to Hana. If you’re not familiar, the road to Hana is a miles long stretch of highway along the east coast … Continue reading →

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