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The Sixth Great Lake
https://www.ngwa.org/get-involved/gwaw Every kid learns about the Great Lakes at some point in their student tenure. Growing up around them, I still delighted learning there were acronyms to help those west of the Mississippi remember all five. HOMES, SHO ME. Today, I discovered there’s a 6th Great Lake. Our groundwater. (SHO MEG?) Sure I know we… Read more
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Damn inner critic
I was in FULL ON inner critic mode last night. I was exhausted and that damn critic stood above me in a tirade. No issue was left unturned. You’re old, your hair sucks, you can’t write, why do you write, you haven’t exercised, don’t bother writing, your toes are ugly, everyone else writes better, give… Read more
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To Social Media or not…
I have lived many decades and been around the block with positive affirmations and strong support systems in the face of self-deprecation which can morph into self-loathing in the middle of the night. Research is convincing that use of social media can negatively influence tweens and teens self esteem. Not just the possible bullying but the… Read more
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It’s Smelly in Michigan
Well, it’s ME that’s smelly in Michigan. Not the state, not my city…me….But good lord what is happening?! The body odor! I moved from living at 8400 feet in a dry state to 191 foot elevation in a humid state. Everything body hygiene changed. Kicker is, I grew up here. I don’t remember this! A friend shared… Read more
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Renaissance Woman
You probably know a couple of those woman…the Renaissance type. I know a handful. Always impressive. Inspiring. I’m not defining traditionally- the well educated, multi-talented boss-lady women. Thank goodness there are so many of us now. You know the kind—the ones that do those things not typically entertained by many women….the ones that… The boldness,… Read more
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