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Living
December 5, 2018
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I Didn’t Know the President, but I Cried at His Funeral

I don’t have much desire to pay attention to the news much these days, so usually—I just don’t. That’s terrible, I know . . . but…

Journal
February 23, 2017
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What Should We Do About Bathroom Rules?

First impressions; they aren’t everything, but when someone makes a good one, it’s hard to shake. That was the case with my…

Inspiration, Journal
February 13, 2017
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I Lied On My Voter Registration

I lied about my identity on my voter registration. Not on my name, age, or address. But on my political affiliation. I didn’t want to be penalized…

Journal
February 9, 2017
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Share Your Truth, Unless of Course It Doesn’t Line Up With My Truth, And Then, Well…Shut Up.

That’s how it feels to have an opinion these days. It makes me want to scream, “That’s not how this works. That’s not how any of this is…

Journal
August 19, 2016
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Since When Was Your Political Opinion Better Than Mine?

Being misunderstood and unheard sucks. I spent some of my day yesterday on Facebook trying to convey my stance on this election and it was a big, fat…

Journal, Motherhood
August 8, 2016
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A Country of Divided Mothers Does Nothing for Our Children’s Futures

Warning; There will be some political talk in this post. It will lean neither left, nor right, but there will be politics talked about. Yes, most of…

Living
August 2, 2016
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Trump Asks Woman To “Get The Baby Out Of Here”

Ummmm… let me just start by saying, I am not a big Trump fan. And I know. That’s gonna ruffle some feathers out there. Let me also tell…

Faith, Grief, Journal, Kids
June 12, 2016
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When Terrorism Hits Close To Home

Another tragedy. Another day I sit here shaking my head in disbelief, and wiping away a tear. This one is too close though. Just a two-hour car drive…

Inspiration, Kids, Motherhood
June 8, 2016
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My Precious Daughter-You Too Can Be President

To every little girl who dreams big: Yes, you can be anything you want—even president. Tonight is for you. -Hillary Clinton **This is not a…

Faith, Journal
April 28, 2016
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Spreading ‘The Good News’ vs. Spreading ‘good news’

If you were to sum up the year 2015 and describe the year 2016, you would only have to use one word: newsworthy. There is no doubt that the past year…