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Time Warp at CVS-My chance encounter with a Greek God

When I look at a picture of myself at sixteen, I can now see past my teenage insecurities and understand why men took a second look after...

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Mom is a Sunflower-and I'm working toward being one too

I was surprised to see the picture of me framed and on display in my moms tiny living room. It was taken this winter on a work trip in...

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The Boy And The Girl-In honor of love

She loved the way the morning light gently reflected on the world outside her window when she opened her eyes. She was filled with...

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When It's Time To Move On-Letting go and taking the leap

Years ago I remember my son coming home from school with one of those pre-printed Mother’s Day forms where the kids draw a few pictures...

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What's Your Focus For 2021? Mine may surprise you.

It’s that time of year again, when many of us commit to a New Year’s resolution that may or may not be broken within the first week of...

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Staying on Your Mat-A life lesson from this former yoga teacher

Have you ever taken a yoga class? You know you are supposed to be breathing, and focusing inward, but you find yourself looking over at...

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A Reminder Of Love-One thing I do every morning

Remember drawing hearts wrapped around the name of your crushes when you were in grade school? I sure do. It was a great escape, full of...

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Up or Down? Mindful moments in a pandemic from this grounded flight attendant

I just caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and was shocked at who was looking back at me. The woman staring back looked a bit ,...

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Do You Have A Life Plan?

My career trajectory was not based on a 10 year plan, but a moment to moment adventure...