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I am just a girl from Kentucky who has stories to tell. . .
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My Second First Mother’s Day
Two days after my oldest daughter was born, I celebrated my first Mother’s Day by bringing her home from the hospital. I remember those early days of motherhood being a surreal mixture of joy, exhaustion, uncertainty, and excitement, and every… Read More ›
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Making Lifestyle Changes Easier
When it comes to making a change, most people would tell you that they do not enjoy change. Change is not easy, because humans are creatures of habit. We want to maintain predictable patterns, habits, and routines. This provides us… Read More ›
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Peaceful Practices
Spring is a time of growth, renewal, and peace. As nature awakens from a long winter’s slumber, it yawns and stretches, getting ready for the changing of the seasons. People are cyclical, too, and spring often brings us similar feelings…. Read More ›
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No Fooling-It’s Your Responsibility to Have Fun
Full disclosure: April Fool’s Day is not exactly a holiday that I look forward to or celebrate in a special way. I am not a big fan of practical jokes, but I am a big believer in, and supporter of,… Read More ›
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5 Ways to Spring into Action
The arrival of spring leads to thoughts of sunnier days, warmer weather, and increased motivation to emerge from hibernation to tackle tasks. As we look around us, it may seem like everyone is in the throes of spring cleaning and… Read More ›
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9 Ways to Create Your Own Luck
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Irish or not, today is all about four leaf clovers and the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. So, it’s the perfect time to talk about luck, and the good news is that… Read More ›
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Happy Valentine’s Day, Happy Monday
It’s Monday, February 14, 2022. If you are channeling your inner cupid and drunk on love today, then, happy Valentine’s Day! If you are seeing red at the sight of hearts and flowers today, then, happy Monday! I wear my… Read More ›
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I Do, Again
The arrival of February ushers in a month of all things red and heart-shaped. This February also is the month that I will be getting married. . . again. Being a bride again has been a surreal experience, and planning… Read More ›
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PERMAnent
I was fortunate enough to spend New Year’s Day at a retreat being held in the sacred space of the yoga studio that is special to me. I was in the company of genuine, beautiful souls, and collectively, we focused… Read More ›
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The Challenge of Change
Happy New Year! If you are one of the roughly 41% of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions, I have some good news and some not so good news for you. Over 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned within… Read More ›