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Changes
Four years ago, on this day, March 13, the world shut down. It was a strange time for sure. I was about to start a new role at work, and it was surreal to be closing down my office instead of moving to my new department. I was forever the optimist and didn’t really think…
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Too Much
I love this photo taken on my wedding day. It’s joyful, spirited, and truly delightful. It’s a perfect representation of how I felt marrying my best friend, surrounded by my family and friends. It was on one of the best days of my life. Even so, there’s some angst about sharing this picture. The struggle…
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Signs
When I was growing up, our parish priest loved telling this joke about asking God for signs: There was a huge flood in a village. One man said to everyone as the villiagers evacuated, “I’ll stay! God will save me!” The flood got higher, and a boat came. The man in the boat said, “Come…
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The 2024 Reading Challenge
Hello Shiny Happy People! If you’ve made a resolution to read more this year, I hope you’re well on your way to reaching your reading goals for this year. If you’ve not yet completed your reading list, I’ve got you covered! Inspired from The BookList Queen, here are a few suggestions for inspiration. January: A…
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Feelin’ Alright?
My pampered cat has every reason to feel alright. Always. Happy New Year, Shiny Happy People! You’re feelin’ alright? I sure hope so. But if you’re not, I feel ya. Know that I’ve been there, and I have moments when I’m not feelin’ too good myself. The holiday season was wonderful to me this year,…
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My Grown Up Christmas List
One of my favorite things this holiday season is to take my daily walk right around sunset to see the festive holiday lights in my neighborhood. While I’m walking, I recall my childhood and the magic I felt in the air as Christmas approached. If I’m being honest, I’ve felt anything but magical this year. …
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Recipe Roundup: Bird Is the Word
Happy Thanksgiving to you, dear reader. I’m grateful that you take the time to read my blog, and I wish you a wonderful day with family or a rejuvenating day to yourself for rest and relaxation. Either way, I hope you are able to recall the things you are thankful for in this abundant universe. …
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Take This Job and Shove It
Today’s inspiration comes from my childhood, a song my dad loved to sing loud, proud, and completely out of tune. My dad loved working, but I have reason to believe that this anthem was equal parts tongue-in-cheek and the truth. I’ve had an especially trying time at the day job recently. Like many trapped in…
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