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You can pass it up!

Stood firm last night by passing up Buckley’s Chocolate Tuxedo Cake (buttermilk chocolate cake and buttercream frosting) and thought about Chap. 17: “…having resisted the temptation, I’d realized it hadn’t been that hard to pass… 

Library Time!

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Just learned that Don’t Give In! is in the Cudahy and St. Francis libraries. 11 checkouts/6 renewals. I so hope readers are enjoying it!

Just Hang On

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Three magic words: Just Hang On. Whether it’s a grueling work project, difficult life experience, or workout. Knowing you’re going to just hang on almost feels like a comfort – it removes the stress of… 

Home for Bees

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I threw a $1.39 packet of seeds into the ground and created a new habitat.

On the Way!

I’m well on the way in my Year of Perfect Eating. Only two rules: no processed food and no alcohol. I can have anything as long as it’s a whole food. I can see and… 

Body Reverence

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Chapter 25-A Note on Reverence: “I’d heard the body is a temple analogy countless times, but physical self-reverence doesn’t have to be that grand. My body is simply an amazingly strong yet fragile tool to… 

Garden Photography

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I’m trying to learn more about photography (composition, angles, use of light) for a portfolio. Help me decide which watermelon from my garden to use?? I love the light on the first one but also… 

Healthy Fun!

Was gifted great seats for the Brewers game. And instead of a hot dog, ice cream, and beer, I brought my own peanuts, dried apricots, and water. And still had fun!

Thinking About Food in a New Way

(Ch. 17): For decades, I heard (and ignored) “You are what you eat.” But I found myself thinking about … plants. How many times have I seen what happens to a drooping plant when I…