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Skate World Memories

My social media feed blew up yesterday with pictures of my beloved childhood hangout on fire. The owners are committed to rebuilding, so future generations of K-Ville folks will still be able to have the amazing memories I had from my times at Skate World. Here are some of the best ones: Friday night couples … Continue reading Skate World Memories →

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  • August 1, 2022

Growing up anxious in the 1980s

Big hair bleached blonde with Sun In - check. Acid washed shorts - check. Swatch watch - check. Coppertone tan - check. This photo is the epitome of growing up in the 1980s. My latest audiobook is Acne: A Memoir by Laura Chinn. Sadly, I can relate to her life in many ways. Don't get … Continue reading Growing up anxious in the 1980s →

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  • July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

Dear Paw Paw

Reader note: my sister from my second mom called me last night to say our Paw Paw was in Hospice Care. I knew this call was coming and had been prepared for it for many years, as Paw Paw is 96 years old. He was more of a grandfather figure than my actual grandparents for … Continue reading Dear Paw Paw →

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  • June 28, 2022June 28, 2022

The loss of a mentor

This is a sad Storyworth prompt, but such an important part of my guy's story. I can still remember meeting with Aidan's advisor at the end of his freshman year. He had a rocky start to high school, and we were brainstorming ways to keep him motivated in those non-preferred courses. She suggested we find … Continue reading The loss of a mentor →

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  • June 5, 2022June 6, 2022

Favorite subjects in high school

This was a fun Storyworth prompt that made me realize what a secret nerd I was in high school. My favorite subjects were Latin and Biology. Let's start with Latin. My class was the first to take Latin all 4 years of high school (vs just the required 2 years for college applications). One of … Continue reading Favorite subjects in high school →

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  • May 28, 2022May 28, 2022

What advice would you give your 20 year old self?

Whew, Storyworth. I just figured out Mother's Day, and now I need to give my 20-year-old self advice. Well, let's buckle up and do just that! Do NOT pick a guy over friends.Always put your needs before the needs of anyone else.Do NOT stay with a guy if he does not treat you the way … Continue reading What advice would you give your 20 year old self? →

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  • May 21, 2022May 21, 2022

How a dog changed Mother’s Day for me

Once again I created my own Storyworth prompt. This week in honor of Mother's Day. A holiday that I have dreaded ever since my mom died unexpectedly the Wednesday after Mother's Day in 2015. I wrote about the build up and how I have dealt with this anniversary in a post last year. This year … Continue reading How a dog changed Mother’s Day for me →

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  • May 9, 2022May 9, 2022

Most embarrassing doctor visit

I am creating my own Storyworth prompt this week... I clearly need help following rules. Sigh. I have lived in some version of our home since 1996, and those who know me, know I love to garden. So imagine my surprise when I found poison ivy growing in my FLOWER BEDS. Literally like I had … Continue reading Most embarrassing doctor visit →

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  • April 25, 2022April 25, 2022

Secrets to a happy relationship

This week's Storyworth prompt: Secrets to a happy relationship. I feel like I answered a lot of this with my Marry Someone Who... prompt. But in light of the Will Smith Oscars event, I thought about times my husband has supported me in a way that respects me as an individual. There were so many … Continue reading Secrets to a happy relationship →

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  • April 5, 2022April 5, 2022

Favorite middle school teacher

Wow, this week’s Storyworth prompt brought back a lot of GOOD memories from middle school, and that my friends is a BIG deal. Like most people, I do not have a lot of fond memories from the middle school years. But Miss Harvin, she was most definitely one of them!I went to a new middle … Continue reading Favorite middle school teacher →

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  • March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

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