I came across this article and it truly is hilarious. Not only can I relate to all 20 items on the list in some unique and intimate way, but this relationship is nothing new to me. Born and raised in Boulder, I was certainly “doomed” (maybe not the correct choice of words, but I’ll say…
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Life has been rather crazy for me lately. The last year, really, has been crazy challenging. If it’s not one thing, it certainly is another, it seems. And that ONE THING is something big, bad and ugly, and appears to be it for a while, at least. As a consequence, “play” has definitely gone by the…
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I walked through the concourse, down to the very end of the terminal, catching a glimpse of the plane I was to board outside through the window. Tiny. Puddle jumper. Just great…I moaned to myself. You see, I am a terrible flyer. Motion sickness would be an understatement. I will not actually vomit, as I’m…
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This week didn’t feel very awesome. However, as I got down to thinking about the awesome things that did happen, I realized how blessed I am. We all are. Count your awesome blessings each and every day. 1. Unexpected gifts from friends. SO AWESOME. Thank you Jamie. 2. Neighborhood strolls on dry (and somewhat sunny…
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I do make an effort to smile throughout the day. Some days it’s much easier than others – just as it is for everyone, I imagine. I know it makes a difference in my day, and I know it makes a difference in the lives of others too. I made the extra effort to smile…
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Not one single person on earth is immune to the “life” that we are presented. Many, many wonderful blessings surround us each and every day, yet, we still may be utterly humbled by the aspects of this life that appear to be darker and heavier than the things that make us smile. I suppose this…
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Rather than call my self a procrastinator, I’ve determined that I have an inborn (or perhaps learned) response to hold on ever so tightly to the familiar things in my life. No matter how uncomfortable or damaging those things may be – habit and lifestyle speaking – for some reason, my entire enterprise seems to…
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