Grace Notes

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My Not-So-Normal Bedtime Routine

  All the experts say you shouldn’t do it, but each night I find myself tucked into bed with my cell phone in hand.   While my husband and our…

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A Magical Mystery Tour

Do you believe in magic? For as long as I can remember, my answer has been a resounding, “Yes!”

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No Debate

  It doesn’t matter, if you’re as strong as a rock, confident and with a clear outlook on the world, you always need someone that can turn on the light…

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Love Letter to a Single Friend

  Dear Lovely:   I’ve wanted to share something with you for some time now. I’ve been waiting for the right time … but I don’t know if that exists.…

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Leaving Things Unfinished

  How many times have we been told the importance of finishing what we start?

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A Ticket to Courage

  Ticket booked, suitcase packed, passport in hand, there’s no turning back now. It’s time for you to embark on your first trip … alone.

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The Body I Got from My Mama

  My mother says that when God was passing out hips and thighs, He gave her someone else’s.    Her sturdy lower half of her body just doesn’t quite fit…

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15 Inspirational Emily Dickinson Quotes to Live By

  When I told my older cousin about this piece I was writing he said, “Emily Dickinson, she was quite a recluse,” but that is not why I decided upon…

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A Moment With: Bella Grace Issue 12

  Summer can mean many different things.   To some, it means a time of traveling, adventure and a full schedule of fun and exploration. To others, it means relaxation…

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5 Ways to Embrace Summer

  Summer’s almost here … can you feel it? The days are longer, the air is warmer, and sun’s brighter. Soon, the sound of splashing in the pool will fill…

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56 Ways We Instantly Lift Our Moods

    Always acknowledge when you’re feeling depleted.  When you feel that unwanted dark cloud of melancholy and irritation come over you, it feels nearly impossible to escape the storm…

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Thank You for Teaching Me

  What do you say to the woman who taught you all you know?   To the woman who taught you unconditional love, particularly during every argument you had with…