I felt a literal blast of joy the other night, clutching my seatbelt and praying in the spirit, while my 16-year-old drove us around the neighborhood …
How To Feel The Joy Of Christmas 365 Days A Year
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Encouragement for Women
I felt a literal blast of joy the other night, clutching my seatbelt and praying in the spirit, while my 16-year-old drove us around the neighborhood …
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I recently survived an annual tradition straight from the underworld, known only to mothers of small children: The outdoor family photo session. For those yet …
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I have become a morning person. I don’t know how or why it happened, but there it is. Aside from enjoying the magnificent blend of …
In an attempt to maintain quasi-delusional hope that this quarantine season shall soon be behind us, I felt like posting a list of all the …
I really stink at many a life function. Like I might be a missing chromosome. Cooking, gardening, “home making,” crafting, shopping, event planning…I’m notably bad, …