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Past vs. Future

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 · 2 Comments ·

Don’t let someone’s failure in the past prevent you from seeing what could be a beautiful future.

Taking Steps Toward Objectivity

January 16, 2021January 16, 2021 · 2 Comments ·

Last week, a couple of friends asked me how I manage to remain fairly objective with my observations of current events and I have been thinking about it ever since. … Continue reading Taking Steps Toward Objectivity

Assumptions and Where I Actually Stand

January 7, 2021 · 9 Comments ·

(This is an expanded version of a Facebook status I posted earlier today because I keep thinking of things I should have said, and I felt it was worthy of … Continue reading Assumptions and Where I Actually Stand

This is Thirty-Eight

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 · Leave a comment ·

My birthday always coincides with the time most people spend reflecting on the previous year, so I get away with only reflecting once. 😉 This year has been one of … Continue reading This is Thirty-Eight

Signed by Governor Wolf

November 25, 2020November 25, 2020 · 2 Comments ·

In September, I was told it was “improbable but not impossible” to see SB983 progress because of our many delays (and a global pandemic). I took that as a challenge. … Continue reading Signed by Governor Wolf

Sweet Relief

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 · 1 Comment ·

This spreadsheet has been part of my daily life for over four years. I meticulously gathered contact info for all 253 elected officials, kept track of committees, when I contacted … Continue reading Sweet Relief

SB983 – PASSED UNANIMOUSLY!

November 19, 2020 · 6 Comments ·

Even just two weeks ago I was seriously questioning the outcome of SB983. I felt so uncertain after it seemingly became a partisan issue in the Human Services committee, and … Continue reading SB983 – PASSED UNANIMOUSLY!

Book Review: “I Wish I Could Take Away Your Pain” by Brenda Seefeldt Amodea

November 15, 2020November 15, 2020 · Leave a comment ·

We’ve all been in a situation where a friend or family member was hurting and we didn’t know what to do. Or, we’ve been the one hurting and our loved … Continue reading Book Review: “I Wish I Could Take Away Your Pain” by Brenda Seefeldt Amodea

Book Review: “52 Weeks of Gratitude” and “Whatever is Lovely”

November 14, 2020 · Leave a comment ·

It can be difficult these days to be intentional about reflecting on my life and encouraging others. Often when I sit down to think (in the rare moments of silence) … Continue reading Book Review: “52 Weeks of Gratitude” and “Whatever is Lovely”

Our First “Crated With Love” Date Night

November 7, 2020November 7, 2020 · Leave a comment ·

Brennan and I have struggled to have regular date nights, especially during a global pandemic. We believe that it’s so important to keep dating, so when I saw an ad … Continue reading Our First “Crated With Love” Date Night

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