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Cameras, Coffee, and Knowing When to Say No…
Last night I photographed a beautiful wedding. The bride was wonderful, the venue was gorgeous, and everything came together the way you hope it will. It was one of those weddings that reminds you why people fall in love with… Continue reading
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Excuse Me, Since When Did 160 Pounds Become a Personality Trait?
Today, I got called “ma’am” by a couple of teenagers. Now, to be fair, I am in my forties, and I understand that to a teenager, anyone over the age of 25 is basically a historical figure. Being born in… Continue reading
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Maybe it’s Not Laziness…
Recently, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder after spending the better part of 12–15 years wondering why I seemed to be operating on the off-brand rechargeable batteries (never charged ones at that) while everyone else got the premium Duracells.… Continue reading
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Tiny Dog. Massive Opinions.
There are clingy dogs… and then there is my dog. Rags — also known as Doodle Noodle, Doodle Bop, Rag-a-Bop, Bop-a-Lop, Rags Elaine Wheat, and approximately 47 other names depending on the day — is a 9-pound bichon mini poodle… Continue reading
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The Great Gym Divide: Leg Day vs. Upper Body
Oh, the throes of public gym life… Leg day? Yes please! We show up like it’s a full-blown event. Mentally prepared, playlist ready, outfit coordinated and water bottle filled. Basically acting like we’re headlining a fitness festival. Upper body day?… Continue reading
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Normal Labs, Not-So-Normal Life
I turned 43 recently, and if I’m being honest, it has been quite the journey getting here—physically, mentally, and everything in between. The other day I was talking with a friend who is about half my age (which, let’s just… Continue reading
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Cabin Fever, Pneumonia, and Finally a Beach🏖️
I started writing a blog back in July of 2025. At the time, I was really excited about it. I had ideas, motivation, and the determination to actually stick with something creative just for myself. For a while, I did… Continue reading
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Caught Between Mixtapes and TikToks: The Generational Divide…
Bridging the Gap: From Gen X to Gen Alpha I sit somewhere on the cusp between Generation X and the Millennials — a strange but fascinating place to be. I remember life before the internet, before cell phones were glued… Continue reading
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The Great Midlife Balancing Act: Work, Life, and Still Caring (Somehow)💕
There’s something oddly comical about midlife — it’s like you finally have the wisdom to know what you should be doing, but the energy level of a phone stuck at 9% and no charger in sight. You’re trying to juggle… Continue reading
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When “It’s Just Anxiety” Isn’t the Answer
Being a woman is not an easy task—and even with all the jokes, memes, and “wine o’clock” humor, sometimes it just downright sucks. We’re expected to be everything, everywhere, all at once. The multitasking expectations alone could be a full-time… Continue reading
The Jaded Mother 