Category Archives: Words and writing
The magic of words
“Remember, at every point, why you started writing in the first place. Remember how desperately, right in this very moment, you want to tell this story. You get into it because you have a story to tell, because you sense, … Continue reading
Even if it’s not perfect
Over the past two weeks, in between Garret getting back into the swing of a new semester, and me going on a staff retreat, I planted a fall garden. It was perfect timing to plant some of what I planted, and … Continue reading
On Blue Bell pints and becoming a twentysomething
Garret and I, my freshmen year of college. The thing about pints of ice cream and tiny dorm room refrigerators is that they conspire to make you overweight. Yes, a pint is too much for one serving and actually contains … Continue reading
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Tagged advice, blue bell, college, humor, ice cream, life, twentysomething, twentysomethings
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What 24 taught me
About two weeks ago I turned 25, and it was a blessing of a birthday. My parents hosted a party and many of my dearest friends in the whole world were there. It was fantastic. Before and since my birthday, … Continue reading
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Tagged 24, birthday, learning, lessons, life, life lessons, writing
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In-between and me
“… The fact is that genuine contentment doesn’t come easy. For me, longing to start a family and start “putting down roots” can throw me down quick into a deep, dark hole of discontentment. Losing sleep, pounding my fists against … Continue reading
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Tagged content, contentment, discontent, emotions, good women project, happiness, hope, inbetween, life, marriage, Truth, waiting, writing
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