Thrive
Fridays are for the softer stuff: the lessons, the stumbles, the small victories, and the moments that remind me I’m still here, still trying, still becoming.
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blah blah blah and then Daniel Craig said to me, “Stop it!!!”, blah blah blah How did Chicago become the mecca for filming Christmas movies? It’s been a very good Christmas with the fam, chosen fam, beloved friends, and my dogs. Part of what has made that possible is… Not paying attention to Trump during…
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We have been on quite a few cruises and always love being on the top deck of the ship as it sails out of port. It’s always a moment where I fall in love with Dan even more. …it is very satisfying to be with my friends with forgotten phones lying face down on the…
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This post is kinda great in its simplicity and humor. 🙂 “Intentional gratefulness is the active, conscious practice of seeking out and appreciating the good in your life, rather than passively waiting for it, helping to retrain your brain’s negativity bias, boost happiness, build resilience, and foster a more positive outlook through habits like journaling,…
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And it is freaking me out. Maybe that’s what my conscience is up to here—not trying to excuse MTG or soften the very real harm she’s done, but nudging me to remember my own story so I don’t forget other people are more than the worst thing they’ve said or done. But MTG is evil……
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After coming out “it” got a lot better but I’ve found the best part of that is “I” got better at living. I strongly believe that when you are honest with yourself, “you” get better. Not because the world suddenly becomes easy, but because you grow stronger, wiser, and more at peace with who you…
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A real question I wanted to ask a grandmother who found that part of my story personally relatable, but didn’t. This post is excerpted from my book, WHY: A Memoir The below is an excerpt from my book WHY: A Memoir. They were Fresno Grannies. I am sure they have probably been friends since grade…
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Three more reasons to maintain my Mugwump (a real word) status For those that don’t know, a mugwump according to the googles is: Definition from Oxford Languages–mug·wump /ˈməɡˌwəmp/ noun– a person who remains aloof or independent, especially from party politics. Isn’t It Great I Am Still Married?! The week started off with a big ‘ol…
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Will the blue wave that swept the country last night melt the Wicked Witch of Bigotry this Friday at the Supreme Court? Today, though, is a day to revel (not gloat) in the Democratic victories and I am! They are winning everything… I was checking my phone late last night, and my eyes just lit…
