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Part 3 – The (Hopefully) Final Chapter of the Great Tank Saga
Subtitle: From Bacteria Battles to Fishy Friendships Well, here we are… The third (and fingers crossed, final) chapter in what I’ve come to call The Great Tank Saga. For those of you who’ve been along for the whole ride, thank… Continue reading
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Thelma vs. The Wall: A True Story of Survival…
Let me tell you about Thelma. Now, Thelma is technically our dog, but emotionally and spiritually, she belongs to my husband. She tolerates me. Like… she appreciates that I open doors and provide snacks, but she’s made it clear I’m… Continue reading
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🧡 Finding Friendship in the Middle
Last week, I was on vacation—a lovely blend of work, relaxation, and family time in Montana. There’s something so comforting about visiting family, especially the kind you can just talk to about anything, even if it’s been nearly a year… Continue reading
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The Short Sequel to the Fish Tank Saga…
Alright, gather ‘round fellow fish enthusiasts (or innocent bystanders who are now invested in my underwater soap opera). Buckle up — this next chapter might tug at the heartstrings a bit, but I promise it’s not all doom and gloom!First,… Continue reading
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A Little Goodbye to Chicken Nugget — Our Fancy Tail Friend
Oh my gosh — what a morning. And all of it before coffee. So, recently our goldfish tank has come down with ich. For those of you who, like me, were blissfully unaware of fish diseases a few months ago,… Continue reading
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Scammers, Spam & Gut Feelings: A Midlife Survival Guide
Have you ever sat back and wondered: Why do some people have to be so downright mean? Seriously — why spend your life figuring out ways to steal what someone else has worked so hard to earn?This is more than… Continue reading
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Squats, Salads, and Sanity: Navigating Fitness & Wellness in Midlife Without Losing Your Cool…
Let’s get real—waking up in your 30’s and 40’s can feel like discovering a new version of your body that didn’t ask for your input. One day you’re doing cartwheels in the backyard, the next your knee makes a sound… Continue reading
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Midlife Musings
What do you think gets better with age? Let’s get one thing out of the way right now: aging is weird. One day you’re twenty-two, eating cold pizza for breakfast and bouncing out of bed like a caffeinated kangaroo, and… Continue reading
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Midlife Musings: Sleep-Deprived and Over-Caffeinated
So, here I am—running on approximately 4 hours of sleep and probably over 200mg of caffeine—deciding that now is the perfect time to write my first blog post. Genius, right? Honestly, it was either write or spend the morning aggressively… Continue reading
The Jaded Mother 