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Standing in the Middle of the Mess

Posted on August 24, 2016 by thewritertracy

She came down the stairs, a look of defeat on her face, “It feels like I’m not making any progress,” she said, “You can’t even tell I’ve done anything.” My oldest daughter is going to grad school and is moving … Continue reading →

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On Becoming a Cowgirl, or Finding Your Happy Place

Posted on July 14, 2016 by thewritertracy

It’s day one of our adventure and we’re getting ready. I look across the room and see my husband sliding his feet into his new cowboy boots. I can’t help it, the sight makes me chuckle. Steve. In cowboy boots. … Continue reading →

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6 Lessons Learned From Being Alone

Posted on June 1, 2016 by thewritertracy

My bucket list, handwritten in 1998. Back in 1998, a friend and I decided we would make bucket lists; 100 things we wanted to do in our lifetime. My list was entitled, My Ultimate To-Do List! Oh my, was I … Continue reading →

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Like Mother, Like Daughter

Posted on May 7, 2016 by thewritertracy

If she were here, she’d have called me on the phone a month ago, asking me about my plans for Mother’s Day. I’d have said, “I don’t know Mom, I haven’t gotten there yet.” If she were here, she’d … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons Why I Love Yoga

Posted on March 22, 2016 by thewritertracy

I’ve spent the majority of my life exercising. But in the last seven months I’ve been fighting a few pesky health issues that have knocked me off the proverbial exercise wagon. Only now am I beginning to get back into … Continue reading →

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Nothing Good Happens After Midnight and Other Lessons From My Youth

Posted on March 2, 2016 by thewritertracy

“…And you know what he said? He said, ‘It’s good to want, Tracy.’” I chuckled to myself at the memory. My daughter was less than impressed. “I know, Mom. You’ve already told me this story…” Had I? I couldn’t remember. … Continue reading →

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Pain, Acceptance and God’s Magic Wand

Posted on January 16, 2016 by thewritertracy

“I just want to eat,” she says with a frown, as she stares at the fruit on her plate. She is grumpy and I get it, I understand why. I remember the pain. “I know,” I say, “and you will. … Continue reading →

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All I Want for Christmas is…

Posted on December 22, 2015 by thewritertracy

Dear Santa, Hello from Indiana. I hope you and the Mrs. are well. How are the elves? I’m hoping they aren’t too sleep-deprived during this last minute holiday rush in the workshop. I’m so excited that Christmas is just days … Continue reading →

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Gratitude Schmatitude! What really makes us happy?

Posted on November 18, 2015 by thewritertracy

For the first time in a very long time, I found myself with an empty Saturday afternoon this past weekend. What a treat! And so yes, I could have gone to the gym or cleaned my house or done the … Continue reading →

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50 Reasons I’m Okay with Turning 50

Posted on November 1, 2015 by thewritertracy

This weekend marks my 50th birthday. I can’t believe I’ve been around for half a century, it doesn’t seem possible. But as I ponder this getting older thing, I’ve decided: it’s not so bad. In fact I can think of … Continue reading →

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