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Hello Fresh!

Posted on March 23, 2017 by v55173w

I’m guilty. I admit that I have a bit of an addiction…to subscription boxes. It all started with Naturebox. Then I gravitated towards Jamberry’s Stylebox. Then I dabbled into Blue Apron and Stitchfix. My latest box came from none other than Hello … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to the Guy Who Called Me “Chink”

Posted on March 3, 2017 by v55173w

You don’t know me. Maybe I’ve completely disappeared from your mind, but for the time being you have not escaped mine. I was a girl walking to my office. You were a guy in a black sedan. I was minding my … Continue reading →

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Toto

Posted on January 8, 2017 by v55173w

  One of my goals of the year was to write more, and I had hoped to showcase some of that writing on my blogs. Here we are, one week in to 2017 and this is my first blog. I’ve … Continue reading →

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From Extraordinary to Beautiful

Posted on December 24, 2016 by v55173w

Some of my regular readers may remember last year when I set goals for the new year. I was going over them with a friend a few weeks ago, and I laughed at them because out of the 12 I … Continue reading →

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What Really Matters

Posted on November 29, 2016 by v55173w

This quote was in my mind earlier today, and it really got me thinking about how incredibly blessed I am. The holiday season is upon us, and it’s so easy to get swept up in all the madness. I admit … Continue reading →

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Cold

Posted on November 14, 2016 by v55173w

It held my heart in its two hands. I was careful. I was cautious. I moved slowly and stepped back when it got too close. I knew when to stay and when to walk away. I was careful with what … Continue reading →

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The Three Only Things

Posted on October 9, 2016 by v55173w

What a long week it has been! On top of a busy work week packed with hosting retreats, meetings, kickoffs and classes, I also had the opportunity to help organize and attend the Rivers of Ink Writers Conference at my … Continue reading →

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What if it were me?

Posted on July 8, 2016 by v55173w

Imagine it’s Easter morning. Imagine you and your family are getting ready to go to Sunday service for the biggest celebration of the year. You’re dressed in your best, and you are in solidarity with all other Christians throughout the … Continue reading →

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Be a Hotdog

Posted on June 19, 2016 by v55173w

I recently read Elizabeth Gilbert’s book “Big Magic.” There were many things that I agreed with and many things that don’t necessarily apply to me, but when I closed the back cover, I came away with one thing: I’m not … Continue reading →

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Stuck

Posted on June 12, 2016 by v55173w

It all started with a couple of friends who wanted to vary their fitness routine. We were walking along the river when one of them, who has a daughter who dances several times a week, suggested that we sign up for an adult … Continue reading →

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