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Finding time to sort through the everyday
A collection of writings, explorations, musings, and more. The place where I wonder, ponder, and begin to figure out my life. Yes, it has taken me nearly 50 years to figure out that I am not beholden to anyone’s ideals or intentions, but it is better now, than never.
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Three favourite photos of 2025 (and why)
I started sorting through my photos from 2025 (all from my phone) and I realized a couple things. First. I take a lot of pictures of our cat. Second, I don’t take nearly enough pictures of the people in my life. I had one picture of my Mother – which made me extremely sad, a
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Three things I am grateful for this year
Gratitude should surround us but sometimes, it gets lost. It isn’t always easy to find, or it is hard to see that gratitude doesn’t have to be big or flashy. Something as simple as being thankful or appreciative for the sunrise or a hot meal is a way to see gratitude in our everyday. Earlier
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Christmas Eve Cozy
Today, I was thinking about what makes me feel cozy. While I largely think cozy is a weird word and it makes me think of the strange knitted cover you put over a tea pot, its primary meaning is a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation. I love being comfortable. PJs are my jam. Being
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One month…
I am not usually one to commiserate things like loss. When something is done, it is done and I try to move forward. While I celebrate birthdays and wedding anniversaries, once you’ve past childhood, only major milestones are really celebrated, and at that, only with the smallest of fanfare. We had a small party for
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What I enjoyed about yesterday!
Yesterday, not by design, I woke up at 5:30am. While I had wanted to get up early, that was a bit too early so I decided to roll with it. Crescent, our cat, always sleeps nestled behind my knees, so I popped her up onto my chest and laid with her for 20 minutes. Her
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What I love about the people I am with today (December 20)
Today was my family Christmas. I got together with my Dad, step-Mom, siblings, spouses, and the kids. My aunt and uncle joined us too this year. Notably missing was our Mom, who yes, always joined us, even when my step-Dad was alive – he came too. Our parents always made the effort to get along,
The Voices In My Head 