How Important is Authenticity to You? Jun 27, 2024

Do you ever feel gross after an interaction with someone? And you can’t quite put your finger on why?

It COULD be because the person was less authentic than you prefer.

At least if authenticity is particularly important to you.

Authenticity is one of my primary values. At least when it comes to m...

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"You Can't Read My Mind?" Moments May 11, 2024

"Hi. I can just hand this to you, right?"

That's what I said to the UPS guy as I handed him my Amazon return.

"Umm...What are we doing with it?"

"Oh, right. Would context be helpful?" 😂

Apparently I'm not the only UPS customer.

I'm frequently amazed by how challenging it is to simply remember how to inte
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Lassie Takeaways May 11, 2024

"Back in the day, Moms made their kids pancakes & stuff for breakfast. So kids were healthier then. And they didn't need to get up so early."

"Back in the day, huh? Are you sure about that?"

"Yeah...In the 40s or something. I know because I read Lassie."

This was my conversation with my 12-year-o...

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"What the Hell Is Happening Right Now?" Moments 🫤 May 11, 2024
"Ummm....What exactly are we arguing about right now?"
 
Have you ever said that to your significant other? Or to ANYone? Or at least thought it?...
 
I overheard a guy say that to his wife at a restaurant last weekend, & I laughed out loud. Luckily the booth was high enough he didn't realize th...
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Stop It! May 11, 2024

Have you seen one of my favorite skits of all time? With Bob Newhart? Do yourself a favor & watch it immediately.

One of My Favorite Skits of All Time

I'll wait...

I'm not just sharing because it makes me laugh every...single...time I watch it.

It also reminds me how ridiculous we can be...Human...

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Genuine Interest? Nope. Aug 07, 2023

I was just about to get into the shower when my son barged into the bathroom. (We're working on knocking.

"Mom, you said I could show you my monsters in my game! And now you're getting in the shower!"

"Oh, that's right, buddy. I'm sorry. I did. Hold on."

Although I had acknowledged his request & ...

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Be Absurd. Feb 08, 2022

Can you believe it's February? 

Do you recall the new year's resolutions you made?  Are you excited about the “smart” goals you set? 

I’ve heard a few people say January was a trial run for them, & THIS month...THIS is the one where things are going to change.   

Fantastic!  Let’s do it!  

I in...

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7 Pounds of Clotted Cream & Scones Jan 10, 2022
Ever eat something you "shouldn't"? (Picture me using air quotes here.) Perhaps this time of year, in particular? Ever beat yourself up about it?
 
I'm not trying to hit my high school weight, wear a particular pair of jeans I've held onto for 6 years or even hit a particular number...My desire is...
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Is It Worth It? Jan 09, 2022
How often do you ask yourself, "Is it worth it?"
 
Maybe this is something you ask yourself about the hours you work, relationships, a weekend away...whatever.
 
If it's not something you consistently ask yourself about areas of your life, I encourage you to start. 
 
Because if something isn'...
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Would You Eat Cheese Curds Off the Ground? Nov 11, 2021
Would you eat cheese curds that had fallen on the ground?
 
"You're eating cheese curds that were on the ground," was my 8-year old's response after I told him to go wash his hands. 
 
"Excellent point, Miles. Yeah...Never mind."
 
The cheese curds were incredible until the fall.  And they w...
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What Do You Want Enough? Nov 07, 2021
Are you a green thumb like me? 
 
Pretty much anything I buy stays alive throughout the checkout process & even throughout the drive home.
 
Then it eventually it ends up looking like this.
 
But I'm ok with it.  Why?  Because it's not my thing, & I'm not passionate about it becoming my thing....
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Life is Kind of Like Dessert, Isn't It? Nov 06, 2021
Ready for a super funny message to start the weekend off right? 😉 
 
“None of us gets out of here alive.”
 
We all laughed.  (See? It's funny, right?)
 
My mom & I were at the funeral home planning her funeral, & the former school teacher who was helping us was pretty damn witty.  You know......
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