Author Archives: The Daring One

Layoff

Posted on July 19, 2014 by The Daring One

Thursday morning I was talking with Dan about my book and how many copies I wanted to order myself. 100? 500? He looked a bit squirmish and said, “Maybe we should wait and see what happens today. Microsoft just announced … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on July 16, 2014 by The Daring One

The good news is that there’s more good news than bad news, more kind people than mean. With a tiny shift in focus, you’ll make this your reality. [read more at HowDoesShe.com]

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Bust a Prayer Printable

Posted on July 15, 2014 by The Daring One

I’ve been blogging for almost nine years now. I know, kids. I am the oldest Daring Young Mom ever. That was before Instagram was a thing. It was back when you’d say, “I blog,” and people would cock their heads … Continue reading →

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Hot Heat

Posted on July 14, 2014 by The Daring One

It is stinkin’ hot here! Ahem. “forseattle,” she coughs into her hand. In the Seattle area, we tend to worship the sun until we actually feel the sun and then we shrink and hide from it and ask each other … Continue reading →

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Drops of Awesome LDS Resources

Posted on July 11, 2014 by The Daring One

Wondering how Drops of Awesome is informed by my faith? You’ve come to the right place! I recognize that most of my readers are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and many do not share … Continue reading →

Posted in aspirations, faith | 7 Comments

I Could Have Danced All Night

Posted on July 10, 2014 by The Daring One

It’s jazz night at the Senior Center. Dan’s playing saxophone in the band and the kids and I are eating delicious gentle-on-the-dentures delicacies, reading middle grade fantasy novels, and periodically dancing like spasmodic maniacs. My feet move in a pattern … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, aspirations, family fun, save me from myself | 2 Comments