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Kindness Week: Day Two

My goal for today was to do something kind for a stranger. Because it was one of my later days at work, I had to come up with something that I could manage on the way home. My only stop … Continue reading

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Spreading the Love

“It takes strength to be gentle and kind”–The Smiths *** This week is Kindness Week on Ellen, which means she’s been surprising people/families who are financially struggling and yet still helping others who are also in need. First of all, … Continue reading

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Misty, Water-Colored Memories

It’s four o’clock in the morning, maybe five, and there I am, pressing my face against the tile. On any other day, this activity would seem repellant, but now, as I hug myself against the pain, body shivering in a … Continue reading

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Pictures of You

A couple of nights ago, I was looking for a recent(ish) picture of myself for my gmail profile. After perusing any and all photos on my laptop, I realized that after my wedding, I have very few pictures of myself, … Continue reading

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For What Ails You

I had plans to be efficient and productive all day yesterday, and instead, almost everything felt laborious and stressful. It started out well. Jude had his first dentist appointment, and not only where we early (what?!), we had fun waiting … Continue reading

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The Learning Curve

It is amazing to witness Jude acquire more and more language. I feel like he’s repeating something new every day, and no matter how simple the word or phrase, it makes me squeal in delight and beg him to repeat … Continue reading

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Preserving the Date

When I first began this blog, my intention was to document my experiences during the wedding planning process. It was an idea I had for a manuscript, a book I wish I could have read while I was organizing all … Continue reading

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Life Isn’t Always Better in 3-D

Many of my posts have been movie-themed in recent weeks, but I guess that’s just where I am these days. Mike and I have been fortunate enough to see several of the films on our must-lists, and as such, many … Continue reading

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Bruce Lee Meets Billy Blanks Meets Ralph Macchio Meets Total Weirdo

I’m about to get a whole lot weirder. I tend to curb it in front of most people, but I am a pretty silly human being. I like making up songs about darn near everything and using sound effects/interpretive body … Continue reading

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Top Five Films of 2012

Yesterday, Seth MacFarlane and Emma Stone announced the nominees for the 2013 Academy Awards, so I thought it was the perfect time to partake in an annual tradition of mine and recount my top five favorite films from the past … Continue reading

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