Tag: love
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Buying Back a Little Time
Being a single woman with no kids does not somehow let me off the hook when it comes to responsibilities. In some ways, I think people assume the opposite—that without children or a spouse, I must have all kinds of extra time and flexibility. That has definitely not been my experience. I came into my…
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4 a.m. And a Glimmer of Peace
A quiet 4 a.m. moment becomes a glimmer of peace—and proof that life doesn’t have to be figured out to feel good.
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The Ups and Downs of Dating When You Already Have a Life
Dating is weird when you’re young, but I think it gets even weirder when you already have a life. I have dogs, a horse, a house, a career, music, friends, bills, projects, and more than enough things requiring my attention on any given day. I’m not waiting for someone to show up so my life…
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What Came With me
When I moved to a different state, I left behind more than an address. I left a life in which I knew exactly who I was. I was a music teacher and band director. My days were filled with sound and motion, with rehearsals, lesson plans, concerts, students, parents, and the thousand small decisions required…
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I Don’t Like Mowing the Lawn—and I’m Okay With That
I don’t enjoy mowing the lawn. What I do enjoy is knowing I can handle the full life I built—even the chores I would happily avoid.
