Author Archives: The Daring One

Pearls with Purpose

I wore pearls to my wedding, my mom’s pearls. They’re classy and dignified and I love the way you can wear them with jeans or an evening gown or even yoga pants. And now you can do more than channel … Continue reading

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To-Do or To-Done?

“To-Do or not To-Do, that is the question. I have a wide pendulum swing when it comes to To-Do lists. There are times when I am obsessively writing, writing, writing everything I will do on a given day and checking … Continue reading

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Glad to Be Dad

As is seasonally appropriate, I’ve been thinking a ton about dads this past week. As part of my mental celebration of all things fatherly, I opened up the book, Glad to Be Dad: A Call to Fatherhood by Tim J. … Continue reading

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Slug Friends Probably

Slugs sick me out. They make me want to vomit. If you’ve never stepped on a slug with your bare feet and felt it pop, you might not be emotionally equipped to understand what it feels like to truly hate … Continue reading

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Awkward Family Photos – Daredevil Edition

We were at a friend’s house today when Wanda saw a horrific sight over my shoulder. It was a sight that made her startle, gasp and clasp her hands over her mouth, her eyes wide. What she had seen… Prepare … Continue reading

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Who Do You Think You Are?

I’m serving up a little introspection over at HowDoesShe.com today, courtesy of Magoo and a belching contest. You’re welcome. “Who are you, deep down in your cream-filled center? If you had a five minute interaction with a complete stranger, would … Continue reading

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