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Mile Marker 50: Pulling Over to Find Myself

Lonely. Bored. Uninspired. But also responsible—so, so responsible. And afraid of change. That’s where I was. I’ve had a successful...

Jun 19, 2025

These last two years have been a journey of remembering who I was before I became all the labels I’ve worn over the past 25 years. I went...

May 19, 2025

After watching the Netflix show Four Seasons, I started reflecting on the idea that there are four distinct seasons in life. (It's really...

May 6, 2025

Springtime in Minnesota is like a woman going through perimenopause: one day it’s hot, the next it’s cold. It’s unpredictable, moody, and...

Apr 27, 2025

There’s something special about living in a place that experiences all four seasons. Summer, of course, is celebrated for its warmth and...

Apr 19, 2025

Although Easter is supposed to usher in blooming flowers, fuzzy baby animals (the kind so cute you almost consider sneaking one home...

Apr 16, 2025

I don’t remember the first thing I ever cooked, but I do remember the first time I thought, “I need to cook.” My fiancé and I had just...

Apr 15, 2025