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If not for 11th and 12th grade English and Mrs. Mitchell, much of high school would have been a forgettable experience. It was in this class, with this inspiring teacher, that I discovered I had a voice and thoughts and opinions and questions. As a class, we read, wrote, discussed, debated, laughed, and became friends. This is when I learned to love writing. As a very withdrawn adolescent, the freedom and ability to express my thoughts opened up a whole new world to me. As a very introspective adult, my love affair with writing has continued.
I earned an associate's in Journalism in college along with my bachelor's in Political Science. I went on to get my elementary teaching credential and Masters in Education. I taught for over 15 years and attempted to transfer my love of reading and writing to my students. As I look to begin my second career, writing remains a passion and one I hope to pursue further.
You should consult your physician or other health care professional before starting this or any other fitness program to determine if it is right for you.* A diagnosis of breast cancer is life-changing. Understandably, your focus becomes getting through treatment and beginning recovery.
Because I've spent most of my life loathing it, distrusting it, wanting to change it. Ignoring the aches and pains. Ignoring the lethargy and weariness. Ignoring the longings and misgivings. Working more so I was too busy to acknowledge them. Exercising more in the hopes they would fade away as I pushed harder.
Another holiday season has come and gone. One that part of me was dreading. It included all the normal holiday accoutrements: lights strung on the house, Santas smiling from bookshelves, stockings han...
If you do not know how to ask the right question, you discover nothing. ~W. Edwards Deming ~ "How are you?" A common greeting among family, friends, acquaintances. On most days, a response that re...
What's not to love about skiing and snowboarding? Gorgeous blue skies silhouetted against brilliant snowy mountains, the rush of adrenaline as you glide, soar, jump, or race your way down the mountain, the intense surge of joy that comes with executing the perfect run.
So, after much thought and consideration you're ready to pull the trigger and go big with a tattoo. You're thinking sleeve or full back tattoo. You've chosen the perfect design, found a reputable tattoo artist and are ready to get started.
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I first heard these words watching the Brené Brown Netflix special, ya'll. She was telling the story of an unremarkable moment with her husband during which her actions and intentions, and his response didn't mesh. They not only didn't mesh, they collided like a ship into an iceberg.
CBD can be found in a multitude of snacks and candy, from wine to gummies, protein powders to dried fruits, and is frequently added to food and drink, like in this oh-so-delicious and perfect-for-summer CBD-infused vanilla ice cream.
The back, back seat that faced the car behind you so that you either made awkward eye contact with the unknown driver and passengers, eagerly catching their eye to then make silly faces, or like me, sat and read a book and pretended to be invisible.