The Girl in the Red Rubber Boots

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  • I Think February Is The Worst Month Of The Year

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    I like to think that I’m in the final stretch of The Bad Times. Coronavirus cases are falling, and my county just moved from “extreme” risk to “high” risk, loosening restrictions. My brother, aunt, and a few friends were able to get vaccinated. Spring is coming, eventually, and we’ll be able to do things outdoors…

  • A Tribute to Annette from the Gas Station

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    Last Sunday I found out that Annette from the gas station had passed away. I just keep thinking and thinking about her, and about how strangers can make meaningful impacts on your life. In early January 2019, I was at a random gas station in rural Florida when I locked my keys and my cell…

  • The Story of Dad’s Accident

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    It was a damp chilly morning, the day after my birthday, and I couldn’t help but think about what a nice birthday it had been. I’d been afraid that my 30th would pass with little fanfare, since we’re still rather in Covid times. But it had been so lovely. Many people had reached out to…

  • Money and Blogging

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    When I opened my blog today, the first thing I saw was a bright pink Planned Parenthood banner ad. I did some frantic googling. Is there any way to choose what ads go on your WordPress blog? No, it turns out, there really isn’t. So I spontaneously pulled all ads off my blog. I’ve never…

  • 10 Interesting Aspects of Singleness That No One Talks About

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    I always click on articles that have “singleness” in the headline. Maybe because I’m single. Maybe because I secretly hope I’ll get some never-before-seen insight into my own psyche. Or learn how to catch a man, once and for all. Instead, what I usually get is a very feelings-oriented person informing me that “singleness is hard.” “You…

  • Tuesdays with Ashlie

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    Today after class I grabbed my purse and some tea and drove down to Roseburg, to hang out with my friend/former roommate Ashlie. We grabbed tea and ate olive bread at a nifty bakery full of plants. The main thing I wanted to see, though, was her workplace. Ashlie works at this really cool restaurant…

  • My Day in Candid Snaps

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    In an attempt to make a visually-focused blog post, I tried to take pictures of everything I did today. I was only moderately successful. Behold, my effort: First, my morning routine began the way you all expected it would. I made myself a breakfast of hummus and avocado on toast. It was kind-of meh. Next…

  • Redemption

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      It’s Easter today, the Christian holiday where we wear our prettiest spring dresses and celebrate the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, that the winter of weeping is over, that death has been swallowed up in victory. To be honest, there was no pretty new dress for me this year, and no enchanting…

  • What I’ve Been Reading

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    Recently I’ve been reading an odd mish-mash of books, mostly ones I’m obligated to read or just found lying around. Still, I like to talk about the books I read, even the odd or boring ones. So here we go, my latest thoughts about books.   Jesus’ Son, by Dennis Johnson. I’m reading this book…

  • Never-Before Seen Smucker Sibling Footage

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    Today is siblings day (in 49 states) so I decided to dig back in the archives to find some forgotten footage of my siblings. This is the current crop of Smucker siblings. Matt (with the cool shades) is 30, Amy (in the glasses and scarf, looking absolutely aghast) is 28, I (winding up to clobber…