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Black Swans

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1 year ago

" Rara avis in terris nigroque simillima cygno. ” –Juvenal, 2 nd century AD (Translation: “A...
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(Am I a) Coastal Grandma?

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1 year ago

I’m not generally a trend-setter; instead, I’m usually a trend-ender (the second I hop on board,...
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Bells Are Winging

Elise Seyfried

1 year ago

The boys had a terrific Easter, complete with two egg hunts (at church and in our backyard) and a...
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The Pregnant Pause That Refreshes

Elise Seyfried

2 years ago

Reading Scripture, I am struck by the word “Selah,” that appears sometimes during a psalm. Is “...
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Gig Economics

Elise Seyfried

2 years ago

Lately I’ve been hearing more and more about the “gig economy.” At first I thought the term...
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The Secret Ingredient

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2 years ago

There’s a running gag in our production of Puss in Boots (written by Stevo) that always...
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Owl Be Seeing You

Elise Seyfried

2 years ago

I didn’t hear much about Flaco the Coop-Flown Owl, until the poor bird met his tragic end. For...
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Rings On (and Off) Our Fingers

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2 years ago

My darling husband made a confession when he recently returned home from an out-of-town film shoot...
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A Shambolic Shambala

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2 years ago

Remember the ad for Calgon Bath Oil with the tagline: “Calgon, take me away”? Alas, my bath...
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Slippery Slope

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2 years ago

Many people’s pandemic stories (at least the tales of those of us lucky enough to escape COVID—...
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Very Wordy

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2 years ago

I’m nothing if not randomly ambitious-- my goals are all over the place. While I am consistent in...
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In the Fun House

Elise Seyfried

2 years ago

I recently asked myself, “E, when was the last time you had FUN?” I gotta tell you, E was stumped...
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WEIRDEST JOBS YOU WON'T BELIEVE ARE REAL--BUT THEY ARE!

Elise Seyfried

2 years ago

I’ll start with a confession: I'm the person for whom the clickbait title writer writes; the...
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My Love Language

Elise Seyfried

2 years ago

Time was, when we talked about “loving," we had a fairly agreed-upon concept in mind. Saint Paul...
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Custom-ized

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2 years ago

At a baby shower last weekend, we played some games (as is the custom). One involved a list of baby...
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Pop Goes the Tart

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2 years ago

“Dreams really do come true!” -sign held by mascot, Pop Tarts Bowl 2023 I...
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Five Little Words

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2 years ago

I love a writing challenge, especially when they’re short. There are lots out there—from “Tiny Love...
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Pulling Off Route 66

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2 years ago

As an eternally reluctant driver, my M.O. on expressways is: make note of all the exits! You know,...
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The Hunt is to the Swift(ie)

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2 years ago

Remember Easter egg hunts? Those glorious springtime events where gleeful, pastel-clad children...
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A Very Hallmark Holiday Special: Love in the Card Store

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2 years ago

SETTING: A Hallmark Card Store, Any Little Town, USA CHARACTERS: CASHIER, HOLLY CHRISTMAN, BRENT...