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When Your Brother Plays Lacrosse…
I have a very sports oriented family. We’ve all played a sport, and we all love getting together to watch sports. Any sport. Baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, golf, you name it. “Lacrosse.” What? “Lacrosse,” my brother, Troy, said after school one day, “I’m going to try out for the lacrosse team.” Oh. My mom,… Continue reading
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If I Were On the Bachelor
Like most contestants, I’d go into the process optimistic, naïve and dangerously in debt from all of the evening gowns I purchased to drink wine and cry in. On the first night, I’d get out of the limo without any shenanigans. I’d decide it was silly for me to wear a Ghostbusters costume or fly… Continue reading
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(Figuratively) Cheesy Gift Ideas for Valentines Day
Growing up, my parents were never big on celebrating Valentines Day, which, in turn, rubbed off on me. I get the hype however, the grand gestures and big confessions and all that. I understand the courage that comes alongside enormous teddy bears and cheesy balloons. But I also understand my parents’ theory, and I whole-heartedly… Continue reading
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Oreos & the Political Climate
A few weeks ago my sister and I were browsing the Target snack aisles when we came across the beloved wall of Oreos. Now, I don’t know if this is standard snack architecture in all Targets, or if it’s unique to ours, but we rarely make a trip without marveling at its wonder. On this… Continue reading
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31 Good Things that Happened in January (2017)
2016 seemed to be a rough year. Both globally, nationally, and, for millions, personally. So by the time December 31st came rolling around, just about everyone was ready to see it go up in flames. On January 1st however, as we rang in a new year with new possibilities, suddenly I saw an influx of… Continue reading
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Versatile Blogger Award
I was very excited and honored to receive a nomination for the Versatile Blogger Award this past weekend from Anne Leueen, a.k.a Horse Addict. It’s my first ever nomination for anything! Well, except, “Most Likely to Become a Team Mom” from my softball team in 10th grade, when I was 15 going on 35. And… Continue reading
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How to Feel Gorgeous
One of my favorite albums of 2016 was X Ambassadors’ VHS 2.0. I had been a fan of “Renegades” when it was released as a single in 2015, but didn’t hear the full album until its re-release in June the following year. My favorite song off the record is “Gorgeous.” Not only because it is impossible… Continue reading
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How to Use these Emojis
This past December Apple released some revitalized, and some brand new emojis, many of which may have left you scratching your head. What context would I even use this in? Enter me, stage right. I’m here, I have advice, let’s get to it. Here’s how to use these 10 emojis: “Female/Male Sleuth” This one can be… Continue reading
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Sometimes They Just Know (feat. My Sister)
My sister has always been good with kids. She has the patience and the kindness and the key voice change required to get them to both listen and understand you. When she was 16, she started working at a summer camp where she quickly became highly and widely adored by all. They called her, “Miss… Continue reading
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If I Were on Dancing With the Stars
I know what you’re thinking. All of America would be thinking it too. But don’t worry, it would be the first thing I’d say in my bio reel. “I know I’m not a ‘star.’” I would mean for it to come off light and airy. A way of immediately calling attention to the elephant in… Continue reading
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