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  • 11.09.2025

    The Final Chapter: Lessons learned

    The Final Chapter: Lessons learned

    From Target traps to Amazon boxes, I’ve realized it’s not just about shopping sprees, it’s about the patterns we repeat. Preparing for my daughter’s engagement party made me see it clearer: awareness beats willpower, exhaustion isn’t worth it, and sometimes the candle really is just therapy with a wick. Continue reading

    aging gracefully, lessons learned, memoir moments, personal essay, Personal growth, reflective storytelling
  • 07.07.2025

    Dirty Martinis and Disaster Headlines

    Dirty Martinis and Disaster Headlines

    While headlines shift and social feeds refresh, families in Texas are living through what the rest of us scroll past. This piece is a personal reflection on the helplessness of watching from a distance, the noise of blame, and the quiet, lasting impact on those who don’t get to move on. Continue reading

    aging gracefully, lessons learned, life lessons, personal essay, Personal growth, relationships

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