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Borrowed Courage, Calm Colors
I see you.
Jul 27
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Skunked, Shocked, and Slightly Concussed
The week I held down the fort—and the fort fought back
Jul 26
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The Worst Updo I Never Gave
When I was 15, I got my first outside-the-house, outside-the-neighborhood job, a role that didn’t include babysitting—my siblings or my neighbors’ kids.
Jul 15
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A Phase, Maybe
I have a new obsession ✨
Jul 8
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The Reunion We Almost Didn't Have
Last week, my husband, daughter, and I went on one of the most expensive trips we’ve ever taken.
Jul 2
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June 2026
Memorable Critters, Unforgettable Kids
Last week was my favorite and most exhausting week of the year: VBS (Vacation Bible School).
Jun 8
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A Story for Teddy
Grumbling erupted from the corner of the living room.
Jun 4
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May 2026
Borrowed vs. Known
“It is what it is,” my cousin responded when asked how he was doing in light of a recent divorce.
May 20
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The Creature in the Coat Closet
Watching a severed blue tail twitch wasn’t on my agenda for that weekend.
May 8
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April 2026
When Occasional Writing Became Something More
In 2024, I posted a whopping four articles on Substack.
Apr 28
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Wrecking Rhythms: Break Your Routine Before It Breaks You
If something didn’t change—and fast—I wasn’t going to make it to my forty-first birthday.
Apr 23
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The Cost of Staying Inside
As I sat under the artificial sun, my phone buzzed on the desk.
Apr 17
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