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Confessions of a Dreamer
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
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
23 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Mama Self
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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Tagged advice, challenges, children, family, humor, inspiration, lessons learned, life, life lessons, mother, Mother's Day, motherhood, mothers, parenting, parents, raising kids, wisdom
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If Mom Were Still Here
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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Tagged blessings, death, family, grief, grieving, life, Living, mom, pain, sadness
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Don’t Think about it, Just Jump
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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Tagged challenges, Fear, fun, goals, Hawaii, inspiration, lessons learned, life, Living, Maui, nature, spirituality, travel
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6 Lessons Learned From Being Alone
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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Tagged getaway, lessons, life, peace, travel, vacation, wisdom, work, writing
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Like Mother, Like Daughter
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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Tagged children, family, grief, life, mom, Mother's Day, motherhood, parenthood, parenting
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Nothing Good Happens After Midnight and Other Lessons From My Youth
“…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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Tagged children, faith, family, family humor, family life, god, inspiration, kids, life, life lessons, memories, parenting
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The Power of Accepting Change
The first day of school, captured from afar. “Are you sure I can’t come?” I asked, “I know the other moms are coming…” My daughter simply shook her head, “No, Mom,” she said, “You don’t need to be there.” It … Continue reading
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How to Be A Better Mother
I just got back from a long weekend away with my girlfriends. Four glorious days with six of my friends: talking, laughing, eating, taking in the sun and walking the beach. It was glorious. A girlfriend getaway is something I … Continue reading
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Tagged family life, friendship, girlfriend getaways, kids, life, life lessons, mother, Mother's Day, motherhood, mothers, parenthood, parenting, travel
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