Category Archives: aspirations

I Tried so Bad!

Posted on August 10, 2013 by The Daring One

Lately the kids in our family add “so bad” to the end of any sentence to mean they are really serious about what they’re saying. Examples: Cousin Ellie while swimming – “Kick so bad, mom. Kick so BAD!” Wanda – … Continue reading →

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Feats of Strength – an Attempt at a Productive Third-life Crisis

Posted on August 9, 2013 by The Daring One

I am 34… I think. I don’t have that many fingers and toes so it’s hard to accurately calculate but I’m pretty sure I’m a lot months younger than Dan, who is 35, so I will say I’m 34. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Their Negative Voice

Posted on February 18, 2013 by The Daring One

I’m really into giving myself a break lately. This morning there were no clean clothes. Pretty much none. Laundry has not been a priority lately as I’ve thrown myself into several home projects. I redecorated my writing space/office/junk room/guest room … Continue reading →

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Tuppence Per Each Bag

Posted on January 28, 2013 by The Daring One

I’ve been trying to eat well lately. In theory I’ve been trying to eat well all my life, minus college. In practice I’ve been getting progressively better for the past 5-10 years. I’ve very recently turned to a hard-core, stop-eating-anything-that-doesn’t-taste-like-a-literal-nutrient … Continue reading →

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Drops of Thank You

Posted on January 3, 2013 by The Daring One

Thank you so much to everyone who read and shared my post from two weeks ago with your family and friends, maybe enemies whose attitudes you were hoping to change. The number of people who have shared their kind words … Continue reading →

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Drops of Awesome

Posted on December 19, 2012 by The Daring One

This post has been in my heart and on my mind for over a year now. I’ve talked about it. I’ve prayed about it. I’ve taught about it. I was waiting for the right time to post about it and … Continue reading →

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