This has unofficially been dubbed the year of the poinsettia. Well, in my mind it has. When I think back to the holiday season of 2018, my memories will be filled with gorgeous splashes of color. These lovely red flowers are brilliant reminders for me to pause, be thankful, and live in the moment. At […]
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Day, Night, and the Dance of Insomnia
It had been a long, hot, exhausting day. One of THOSE days. A day filled with irritating little things that added up to one big UGH! In the grand scheme of things, I had nothing to complain about – I knew that – but it didn’t keep me from grumbling. It’s curious how we do […]
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The Words of Summer
I love words. I love spelling them. I love reading them. I love speaking them. They are powerful – magical. These combinations of little sounds can evoke extraordinary emotion. Words can start and end relationships. They can trigger instantaneous changes in mood. They can touch us at our very core. On some level, I knew […]
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The Sounds of Spring
Drip. Drip. Splash! Drip. Drip. Splash! The rhythmic melody captures my full attention. I close my eyes, tip my head back against the soft leather chair, and exhale slowly. Drip. Drip. Splash! Drip. Drip. Splash! If I didn’t know the source of the dripping water, these sounds would send me into a bit of a […]
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The Magic of New Year’s Eve
The energy on New Year’s Eve is palpable. Individuals of all ages are filled with excitement as they prepare for festivities. Time spent with family and friends, the thrill of the countdown, and the meaningful kiss with that special someone are activities synonymous with New Year’s Eve celebrations. The weeks leading up to these celebrations […]
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Breathe and be Thankful
I woke early. Not because I wanted to, but because sleep had been somewhat elusive. Rather than toss and turn, I decided to embrace the moment. Well, embrace might be a bit of an exaggeration since I’m not really a morning person. Perhaps it would be more accurate to say that I decided to accept […]
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Children and the Wisdom of Connection
As I was walking across campus the other day, I was captivated by the beauty of my surroundings. The brilliant sunlight was streaming over the tops of buildings and magnifying the rich colors of the leaves around me. Some were stubbornly clinging to the trees, and others were cascading gently to the ground forming brilliant […]
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Fall: A Season of Change, Possibility, and Beginnings
I am always excited to bid summer a fond farewell. While I appreciate the sweet smell of the beautiful flowers that brighten my home, the feel of the cool, green grass beneath my feet, and the excited sounds of children playing during the extended daylight hours, I am especially fond of the fall. The fall […]
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Welcome to Hats and Boxes
Let me paint you a picture. It was very early on a crisp, Sunday morning in Minnesota. I was snuggled under the blankets not wanting to venture out into the chilly bedroom air. Even though it was 25 degrees outside and the first snow of the season had just fallen, I was wearing my summer […]
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