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Life Versus Instagram

December 11, 2016

Life Versus Instagram

Last night, Greg and I went to an epic birthday party. Artisan foods, singers and performers, appearances by rock-and-roll hall of famers and a Grammy nominee, fresh juice bar, baristas making coffee, shrimp served inside ice sculptures, cake boss pastries, all the foods, all the drinks. I met passionate, inspiring people who are working on cool projects. I
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Elephant in the Room

November 14, 2016

Elephant in the Room

Since the election, there's an elephant in the room. Or more specifically, there will be one in the Oval Office. We all had a reason why we voted the way we did. Some of us went confidently to the polls to cast our vote; others of us gulped and closed an eye while we filled the circle next
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An Unlikely Friendship

August 16, 2016

An Unlikely Friendship

Ten years ago, I began an unlikely friendship. I'd like to tell you about my friend because I've never met anyone like her. She's beautiful but gritty; she tells you how it is. And if you're like me and don't get it the first time, she'll show you how it is. We've looked out for each other. We've
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Pointing Fingers

July 08, 2016

Pointing Fingers

Pointing Fingers Image
It's 3 am and I am following the developments in Dallas, Minneapolis, and Baton Rouge.  I know that tomorrow, there will be fingers pointed. I could point my finger at the police, who disproportionately kill unarmed black men, who are seven times as likely as white men to die at the hands of police. Pointing fingers at all
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Fourth of July Weekend

July 06, 2016

Fourth of July Weekend

This week is half over already?! I feel like the holiday on Monday confused my sense of time. Our Fourth of July weekend was full of fireworks, dancing, sparklers, beach time, friends and cherry picking. Just as it should be. Our weekend started out with a coffee date with Daddy and a playdate with a friend (and Target!)
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Summer Essentials Checklist

June 10, 2016

Summer Essentials Checklist

Today is the best day of your life because I have solved all your problems.  I have compiled the ultimate summer checklist of products that have proved their worth in our household. 1. These coloring books are new to us this summer. Now that the kiddos are older, I thought they'd dig a more intricate coloring book (plus,
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