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Part confession, part commentary— candid, sharp, and never sugar‑coated. These are the stories behind my healing, the world around me, and the writing advice I wish I’d taken years ago. If you want gentle self‑help… wrong turn. This isn’t a scrapbook—it’s real life with flavor.
The flexitarian Rx
I believe everyone should live passionately in the kitchen and out. And by advocating a plant-based diet, responsible agriculture, sustainable seafood, conscious living, eco travel and all things wicked … I try to do just that, every day. Find out more about my cooking journey at The Flexitarian Rx.
Everyone has a summer that sucks
Childhood innocence intertwined with the haunting weight of family secrets. Dual timelines create a deeply layered narrative that’s intimate and universal with character revelations that unfold gradually, making for a compelling and thought-provoking read.
The Flavored Word
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The Fear That Kept Me Stuck (and How I Finally Moved Anyway)
What kept me frozen in place for years? Not fear of failure, but fear of choosing “wrong.” Here’s how I finally stepped off…
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How I Build Self‑Confidence (Even When Fear Freezes Me)
Self-confidence isn’t built in the spotlight — it’s built in the quiet moments when fear is loud and you choose to move anyway.…
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Can You Have More Than One Soulmate?
Can a dog be a soulmate? IF a soulmate is another “soul” who compliments your life in way you cannot imagine living without…
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Minimalism? Yes, but Make it Realistic
Ever repurpose a Cool Whip container for your morning cereal? Here’s my take on using what I already have and laughing at the…
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My Life’s Movie Moment (and the one I’d choose if I had a genie)
I’ve never had a favorite movie, but I’ve always loved the way films let us step into other lives. Every once in a…
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What Hemingway Taught Me About the “Seasons” of My Mental Health
Some books stay with you for reasons you never expect. A single passage from Hemingway has followed me for years.
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What a Coffee Enema Taught Me About Perspective
We’ve all been given questionable advice. A stranger once told me to give myself a coffee enema before my first marathon. What do…
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When Your Creativity Has to Compete with Reality
Virginia Woolf argued that women need money and a room of their own to write—nearly 100 years later, I agree. What would your…
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The Art of Getting Through It (with or without a bowl of cherries)
Crappy days happen, but they don’t have to derail us. A bad day is still just a day — and sometimes the only…
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The Words You Don’t Say Still Shape You
Self‑doubt has a way of convincing us to stay quiet, but the truth is that silence can wound us more deeply than honesty…
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Library Day and the Simple Liberties We’re Granted
A small moment with my six‑year‑old reminded me of the quiet freedoms so many have sacrificed to protect. This piece reflects on that…
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Life’s Purpose Isn’t Found—It’s Claimed!
Life doesn’t hand out purpose like a prize—you uncover it the moment you stop waiting for permission to live the life you want.…
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Moist, Lover, and Other Words I’d Like to Yeet into the Sun
Ever notice how one syllable can derail your brain? Who approved these words? I have questions.
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The Moment I Learned I Could Survive More Than I Believed
I’ve hit the wall so hard before, I never thought I’d recover. I’ve felt broken, emptied, and over it. Lost faith, direction, and…
