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Pep Talks with Tate
My brother Tate gives himself pep talks. It is the GREATEST thing I have ever heard. The other day he was walking on the treadmill and I heard him say, “This is hard. Almost done. Ten more seconds. Five more seconds. Ok. Good job. I’m done.” He was a sweaty mess and he completed his… Read more
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1 Year
Today is two things. It is my youngest brother’s 23 birthday. And it is the one year anniversary of my Grandpa Smith’s passing. When I think about Grandpa Smith, Popo as we called him, I think about a whistle-like chuckle and a grin. I think about a beige cowboy hat and a grey mustache. (He… Read more
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Oklahoma! The Musical
I have probably written about this before, but my number one comfort movie is Oklahoma. The original Rodgers and Hammerstein movie with Shirley Jones and Gordon MacRae. I love it so much. There are different theatrical variations of the show, and there is an unfortunate modern version that is frankly, a complete and total abomination.… Read more
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Can She Do It…
Something I have tried and stopped and failed and restarted 87 times in my life is exercise. The longest stint I ever did of consistent exercise was running one summer, with my sister, every day. I even lost a little weight. Then I got to college and told my roommate and she said, “Are you… Read more
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Jr High Survival Guide
Subbing has been hard these days. Partly because this year’s sixth grade class is feral, and partly because it requires meal prep. This year, the things that have most helped me keep my sanity during these long jr high days are the following… Today is pretty quiet/hands off. I am thankful. In two hours I… Read more
Redheaded Jill
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Redheaded Jill 