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Tag Archives: Friendship
Saying Yes
We had work to do in the morning so after lingering in bed for a bit, we rose and got to it. I had some stories to frame for a trade publication, he had calls and in between working I … Continue reading
Posted in growing up, Inspiration, love, The art of living, Truth, Uncategorized
Tagged Boulder, Colorado, Friendship, Inspiration, Just life, love
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I thought I knew you: A letter to the other side
Dear Friends and Family that are Trump Supporters: We are standing on opposite sides of a canyon and no amount of reaching across this divide helps us to touch. The walls are slippery and jagged and our heels are dug in and … Continue reading
Posted in Grief, growing up, The art of living, Truth, Uncategorized
Tagged Family, Friendship, Just life, The writing life
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Helping him die
There was a tiny perfect pin-sized droplet of blood on his leg, vivid and red, alive. He was lying in my lap, motionless. Rob reached over me with a tissue to dab his leg, where the IV had been, and … Continue reading
Posted in Grief, growing up, love, The art of living, Uncategorized
Tagged Friendship, Just life, love, Tigger
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Practicing letting go
We are practicing letting go, wondering how we will say good-bye to the magical and anxious little man that follows us from room to room. We are without a map or clear directions on this journey and find ourselves a little … Continue reading
Posted in Grief, growing up, love, The art of living, Uncategorized
Tagged Friendship, Just life, love, Tigger
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Children = Hope
I visited Ghana in June of 2013 with Routes to Africa founder, Chris Bierbrier and for me, the trip was incredibly challenging. I was in a state of cultural shock and mighty embarrassed that I was struggling. … Continue reading
Posted in Ghana, growing up, Inspiration, love, The art of living, travel
Tagged Friendship, Ghana, Inspiration, Just life, love, The writing life, travel
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United We Must Stand: Children or Not
Dear sisters: When I was a stay-at-home Mommy (do they even exist anymore?) there was a nasty undercurrent vibe with embers that were whipped into full force flames by the culture of the late 80’s and early 90’s. The competition was … Continue reading
Posted in Female Friends, growing up, love, Mom reflections, The art of living
Tagged Family, Friendship, Just life, love
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One year later: Boston Marathon Bombing Emotional Aftermath
In the movie, Circles, an intensely beautiful film, a series of tragic events is put into place because of a pack of cigarettes. The film is based on a true story taking place in Bosnia and follows the impact upon … Continue reading
Posted in love, The art of living, Writing the book
Tagged Boston Marathon, Friendship, Just life, love
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Frontier Flight #215: Open to help
He was staring blankly, slack jawed and skin the color of milk on it’s way to going bad. His body was loose, and he was wearing headphones until his wife pulled them from his ears and slapped him, calling him … Continue reading
Posted in love, The art of living, travel, Uncategorized, Writing the book
Tagged Friendship, Just life, love, The writing life, travel
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There is no five-step process to your life: A ramble against checklists
“Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery that it is….Touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace.” … Continue reading
Posted in love, The art of living, Uncategorized, Writing the book
Tagged Friendship, Just life, love, The writing life
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Personal bests are better when shared
I am not a woman who is afraid to be alone, and have become used to solo adventures traveling to places like Tulum, Kaui, and Italy by myself. I spent the majority of two weeks in Rocky Mountain National Park … Continue reading