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This year it isn’t all about making sure the house is spot free!

Around this time of year I start packing up my long sleeve shirts, snow boots and puffy coat to bid farewell to winter. Before summer can come rushing in, I make room in my closets for my flips flops, tank tops and sundresses. Usually I take this opportunity to assess whether clothes are worth keeping. No matter how hard I try…

The world lost something special today when Dorothy Henngeler passed away. She was everyone’s best friend. Her smile lit every room she entered. She lived and breathed Ravens purple. Celebrated her roots. Rocked a fierce red lip. She was a proud aunt and a great friend. And the most special thing about her… she knew how to make you feel like family even when you weren’t.

I’m really just fortunate…

The Movie Double Header

Get lost in the movies once in a while

While life can’t be all fun all the time, I’m a big fan of scheduling some guaranteed fun into my week. When I am having fun, life just doesn’t get the chance to bother me!

This Sunday, my boyfriend and I planned to see a movie. Following a solid workout in the morning, we found ourselves in the back row of the theater, surrounded by teenagers with their…

This week I went for my annual physical. These annual appointments, while a hassle to plan around, are really important to my health and completely painless. With strong family histories of cancer (colon, liver, lung and breast), I’m a candidate for some early screenings. Add in the fact that I have a whole host of other things…

I knew it was going well when she turned to me and said (with tears in her eyes and a smile on her face) “I hate you so much right now.”

My mom, which I think I have mentioned before, is one cool chick. She does all the things a good mom does. She takes care of me when I’m sick, tells me when I’m being ridiculous, and supports me through life’s ups and downs. This lady though, she takes it a step…