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Exhilarate

FIRST. You people. Thank you thank you thank you. You said the kindest things to me yesterday and I am so fortunate to have you all, lifting me up like a bunch of helium-filled balloons that never, ever deflate and … Continue reading

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#reverb10: Ordinary Joy

Ordinary joy. Our most profound joy is often experienced during ordinary moments. What was one of your most joyful ordinary moments this year? (Author: Brené Brown) When I saw this prompt last night in my email inbox, I scoffed. “How … Continue reading

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The Eight Stages of Sleep Deprivation (and One Action Item)

Fresco woke up at 5:30 this morning. Trombone at 5:45. We ignored them until 6:30. Stage 1 Anger: Holy shit what is WRONG with these children are they sick? Are they trying to destroy me? It’s not even six AM … Continue reading

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Finding Your People

#reverb10 Day 7: Community. Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in 2010? What community would you like to join, create or more deeply connect with in 2011?(author: Cali Harris) I found two communities this year. The Moms and … Continue reading

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Wonderful

How two beautiful, intelligent, hilarious, curious, loving people who exist as individuals on this earth came out of my body when all it does most days is pee. The miracle of the first cup of coffee of the day. Starting … Continue reading

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