#theyhaveapurpose
I have a friend, Krista, who had a baby last month. The fact that he is so adorably cute you want to steal him and raise him as your own is besides…
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The Best Laid Plans
I didn’t want kids. I said it. I don’t deny it. I was adamant that I would be childless for my whole life. It was my life plan. Being a parent is…
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What to Expect from Laura Dee
Oh boy. My first blog post for the awesomeness that is Vivid & Brave. I am part of ‘Team Everyday Extraordinary’, so my posts have to be, well, extraordinary. No pressure or…
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Beware the Me Monster
I love when a comedic act brings a sense of clarity to the table. Most improv is just based on everyday life. Finding the funny in the mundane, finding the joke in…
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The “Broken” Family Christmas
The first year after our divorce, my ex husband and I, still reeling from the changes, still united in helping our kids feel as little of the effects of our choices, spent…
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What If You’re the Problem?
Every now and then, I have these big aha! moments where I start to see things really clearly, like someone turned a spotlight on them, lit them up in neon, and added…
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Desperate Measures
When I think back to my son’s infancy, I remember two things most vividly: His crying, and my own sense of desperation. I’ve long struggled with how much of The Button’s story…
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The Green Eyed Monster
I have a confession to make. Some days, I am overwhelmed with jealousy. I watch your happy families – loving husbands giving thoughtful gifts, playing with your kids, doing fun afternoon outings…
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Haters Gonna Hate (Hate Hate Hate Hate….)
Some people say that once you have haters, it means you’ve somehow made it. And maybe that’s true. You’ve certainly caught the attention of enough people to start to separate them into…
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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
This week, Christine and I are in Portland, Maine speaking at Grow Brand Camp, a sweet boutique conference filled with some pretty awesome creative minds. Those who know me know one thing…
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