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  • Midlife Musings

    Duly Noted

    July 11, 2026 /No Comments

    Old journals resurface after a move and reveal five or six years of marriage I genuinely could not remember, and I had to find out why.

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    These Boots Were Made For Walking

    July 2, 2026 /No Comments

    Hit 5,000 steps today and drop your achievement here — we’re cheering you on! Recently, I started walking three times a week with one of my neighbors. Specifically, to get up off my ass and get moving.

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    My Own Private Avocado

    June 30, 2026 /No Comments

    I avoided guacamole for over a decade, convinced my mother was lying about how good it was. Then one bite at a fancy backyard party at age 12 changed everything.

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    Never Give Up, Never Surrender

    June 23, 2026 /No Comments

    What’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than you? I’d tell someone younger than me to never give up. Life and people will throw every obstacle in your way. Never surrender. Don’t compromise on your goals. If you want something, it’s up to you to figure out how to get it. There will be some who can help along the way, but you’ve got to carry the load. I wish someone had given me that advice when I was younger and made me believe it.

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    You Have Your Shit Together

    June 22, 2026 /No Comments

    Who are you most inspired by? I am always inspired by people who have their shit together. There have been different people at different stages of my life.

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Writing about the random ass shit going on in my life since 2007. I pull no punches and use salty language. Read at your own risk.

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