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A Letter to Emily
My dear, sweet, precious Emily, surely you know this already from how much I kissed you on the day of your birth, but I must start by telling you I love you very…
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Even Without The Miracle
Recently my husband and I received some life-changing news, that our unborn daughter’s heart was no longer beating. We were already aware of several physical defects that put her life at risk, so…
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Career Paths I Have Considered
I have heard that studies have shown that most people change careers an average of seven times prior to retirement. Over the years I have given some serious thought (however briefly in some…
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Foods I Liked That Are No Longer Available
I’ve been meaning for a long time to compile a list of things I liked and if possible would continue to enjoy, but that are, for whatever reason, no longer available. In this…
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First Impressions and Second Chances
This is a topic that is very close to my heart, so I hope I can do it justice in this post. You have probably heard and agree that first impressions are very…
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Blue Lightning – My Favorite Things about our Tesla Model 3
In September 2018 my husband and I upgraded my automotive transportation to a 2018 Tesla Model 3. Blue Lightning, as we have named the vehicle, is the second car I have owned, and…
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Protected: Christmas Letter 2018 – Extended Edition
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Grammar Pet Peeves
All writers have certain pet peeves when it comes to improper grammar. Although I did not major in English, nor do I quite consider myself a grammar expert, I do consider myself a…
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Job Interviews – A Love and Hate Relationship
Job interviews can be either pleasant, positive experiences or seem like nerve-wracking wastes of time. Unfortunately, I have experienced both kinds, but the good news is it does get easier to face them…
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Reflection in a Busy Life
When I was a pre-teen (circa 2001), I occupied much of my free time with what I liked to call “great time-wasters”. I knew that as I grew older I would not have…