mental-health
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🌵 Boredom, Beer, and a Brisket Quesadilla
These past two days have been… well… unbearably boring. You know the kind of days I’m talking about. Nothing on the calendar. Nothing calling your name. Just you, the house, and a whole lot of meh. Ken? Oh, he doesn’t… Continue reading
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Who Makes You Smile?
Have you ever really thought about your smile? I don’t just mean flashing those polished white teeth for the world to see—but the why behind it. When do you smile? And more importantly…who makes you smile? They say smiling boosts… Continue reading
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Building a Forgiving Heart: A Personal Journey
You know, I almost didn’t write this story. There wasn’t a thought in my mind about forgiving, and I wrestled with that for a very long time. When we hear the word forgiveness, most people picture stained glass windows, folded… Continue reading
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The Beauty of Small Adventures
Not every adventure requires a suitcase, a plane ticket, or a far-off destination. Some of the best memories are made close to home—on ordinary days that turn out to be anything but ordinary. Lately, I’ve been learning to notice the… Continue reading
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The Day Everything Changed
There are moments that split your life into two parts—before and after. For me, one of those moments was the day Dale, my 2nd husband, passed away, 16 years ago. It’s strange how the world keeps spinning when yours comes… Continue reading
Reflections & Ramblings 