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The New Year
As I say hello to 2020, I recall the many ways in which 2019 became my favorite year on earth. We welcomed Adelaide Page to the world. We made additional improvements to our home. I started a new job. I was fortunate enough to make many new friends in the motherhood community. And I got…
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To Recreate Us, Part Two
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice.” T.S. Elliot Writer’s Note: Read the first part of my story here. Fast forward to November 2018. I’ve continued to thrive in my now-not-so-new compliance job. Tim divides his time teaching audiovisual programs and equipment, freelancing, and pouring beers at…
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To Recreate Us, Part One
“with the right people, a year is a lifetime. find the people who want to live lives with you.” Nayyirah Waheed November 3, 2017, marked the beginning of the two-day, cross-country excursion that would literally and metaphorically redirect my life. Tim and I had already shoved the last of our suitcases and hastily-packed boxes into…