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Weekly Roundup: December 15, 2023First off, thank you to everyone who reached out about the death of my dog, Vinny. I am feeling much better this week knowing he is at peace. My...
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Weekly Roundup: December 8, 2023It’s been a rough week over here. My old dog, Vinny, died on Monday and I miss his presence so much. The day after we said goodbye, my...
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Weekly Roundup: December 1, 2023And here we are in December! I missed last week’s post because I was consumed with some pet drama. My old dog, Vinny, seems to be in his...
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Weekly Roundup: November 17, 2023I’m finding it hard to believe that Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK. I’m also struggling with the Christmas decorations everywhere....
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Weekly Roundup: November 10, 2023It’s been one of those weeks full of first-world problems that shouldn’t have bothered me so much, but did. I was on call for jury...
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Weekly Roundup: November 3, 2023Anyone else still recovering from Halloween? Our school district has a no-school day after Halloween “so the kids can sleep in after all the...
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Weekly Roundup: October 27, 2023It’s my birthday! I turn 44 today and I’m so grateful for all the good in my life. I had a nice breakfast out this morning, followed...
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Weekly Roundup: October 20, 2023Things continue to feel heavy in the world. I read yesterday that more Palestinian children were killed in 1 week than Ukrainian children were...
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Weekly Roundup: October 13, 2023It’s been a heavy week. I’m so sad for all those in Palestine and Israel who are suffering the effects of this eruption of violence....
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Weekly Roundup: October 6, 2023I am about to head to the airport to fly to Chicago! Wish me luck in Sunday’s marathon. I’m feeling good overall. Ready to go!...
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Weekly Roundup: September 29, 2023I know I say this every month, but HOW IS IT THE END OF THE MONTH? We are at the time of year when we blink and it is January. Quote of...
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Weekly Roundup: September 22, 2023Today is the last official day of summer. Last night, I finished the last of the summer beers stashed in my fridge. I know I’m supposed to...
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Weekly Roundup: September 15, 2023It’s beginning to feel a little like Fall. When we wake up in the morning, my daughter has been saying, “Mom, it’s too early....
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Weekly Roundup: September 8, 2023Is it just me, or was this a beast of a week? I want off the hamster wheel. I am dizzy and tired. Who’s with me? Let’s all hope for a...
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Weekly Roundup: September 1, 2023Not sure what happened to August, but hello to September. My favorite season starts this month. Bring on the crisper air, cooler temps, and...
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Weekly Roundup: August 25, 2023The sun is shining and we’re almost dried out from Hurricane Hilary passing through on Sunday. I’m grateful it wasn’t much worse...
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Weekly Roundup: August 18, 2023How many of you have been in the whirlwind that is back-to-school week? I had no idea this was such a THING. I think I am more emotionally...
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Weekly Roundup: August 11, 2023It’s been a rough week. I’ve been glued to the news about the Maui fires and feeling so sad for everyone there. Maui is such a special...
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Weekly Roundup: August 4, 2023I don’t know how it’s already August. I also don’t know how my daughter is starting kindergarten the week after next. WHAT IS...
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Weekly Roundup: July 28, 2023Happy Friday. It’s been another busy-with-life-stuff week for me. I swear there have been phases when life has felt like it’s on...
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Weekly Roundup: July 21, 2023Some Fridays, I am full of energy. Other Fridays, I am braindead. This Friday is the latter. With no deep thoughts to share, let’s get into...
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Weekly Roundup: July 14, 2023Seems like it’s hot pretty much everywhere in the northern hemisphere right now, so I hope you are staying cool wherever you are....
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Weekly Roundup: July 7, 2023And here we are in July! The passage of time never fails to shock me. Yesterday marked the two-year anniversary of my dad’s death, so...
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Weekly Roundup: June 30, 2023Happy Friday and happy new month (tomorrow)! I have to pack for camping, so let’s get into it. Quote of the week: “Our earth is...
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Weekly Roundup: June 23, 2023It’s been a couple weeks since my last roundup. I was on a family trip to Maui. We’ve been going there since I was a little kid so...
