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Master organizer

Decided this morning would be perfect for tackling our pantry situation. You know how it is - everything shoved wherever it fits, no syst...

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Morning regular

Three days now. Same time, same spot on our window ledge. This little robin shows up every morning around seven-thirty, tilts his head at...

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The process matters

Funny how planning something can teach you more about yourselves than actually doing it.

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Home base

Twelve hours on my feet and I’m dragging myself through the door like a zombie. But there’s Jake in the kitchen, plating up what smells l...

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Party hosts recovery mode

Never again am I letting Carmen convince me that “just a few friends” for Sarah’s graduation means twenty people crammed into our living ...

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Spring fever

Temperature outside: 45 degrees. Jake’s outfit: shorts and a t-shirt. Windows: wide open because “it’s officially spring now.” Logic: now...

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Treasure hunting

Jake thought I was crazy when I dragged him out at 8am to hit the neighborhood yard sales, but look what I scored!

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Bone deep

Three hours in and I’ve officially taken over the entire living room floor.

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The good mail

Found myself just sitting with this letter for twenty minutes today. Not reading it again - I’ve already memorized every word. Just holdi...

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Unexpected expertise

Picture this: I’m three chapters deep into pathophysiology, highlighter in hand, when I hear this weird gurgling sound from the bathroom....

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