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Wednesday’s Child: Ayden

August 24, 2022

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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Life Lately

August 22, 2022

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) Confession: For the past few years I’ve done their “back to school” photos ahead of the day, because the first morning of school is chaos. This year is no exception. I’m loving their style this year. #teamnike Celebrating the launch of @rebeccawooolf’s new book with a reading and convo with Diablo Cody. Rebecca has long . . .

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Friday Finds

August 19, 2022

Gold Mirror Glass Pillar Candle - Set of Two Ivory Fringed Haven Wastebasket Black & Brown Piperton Panel Headboard  Birkenstock White Watercolor Floral Gizeh Sandal Kalumei Blue Gray Mesh Storage Bag Beige & White Shavon Ceramic Table Lamp  Eclipse 16-Piece Glass Set Black & Brown Piperton Tent Bed-in-a-Box  Topanga Tan Leather Satchel Tan Beaded Pendant Light Blue Antique Patina Textured Utensil Holder  Pendleton Black & Cream Geometric Heritage . . .

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WAYS I DIDN’T SUCK IN 2011 (HOW ABOUT YOU?) | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JANUARY 2012.

August 18, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM JANUARY 2012. Yesterday I wrote a little yearly recap on 2011, and I almost didn’t publish it because I was so frustrated with myself at seeing my resolutions from the beginning of the year.  Then I began mulling over the post I would write where I would scold, prod, and shame myself into change . . . really put those shortcomings out there so I would HAVE to get my act together.  Publicly sharing goals is vulnerable for me.  Publicly . . .

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Wednesday’s Child 16-year-old Roderick

August 17, 2022

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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Friday Finds: Bags

August 12, 2022

Marc Jacobs New Dust Multicolor Snapshot Leather Crossbody Bag The Sak Heather Esperato Crossbody Bag Black & White Abstract Carpet Pampa Crossbody Bag Purple Shadow Flower Power Large Smartphone Crossbody Bag Tobacco Floral Embossed Iris Leather Crossbody Michael Kors Black Briley Pebbled Leather Messenger Bag Lucky Brand Stucco & Blue Denim Tote Cabernet Block Iris Card Wallet  Brown & White Animal-Print Rose Crossbody Bag Sandstone Slouchy Jozie Leather . . .

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ON HATING NEW YEAR’S EVE | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM DECEMBER 2011.

August 11, 2022

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM DECEMBER 2011. I hate New Year’s Eve. And love it . . . sort of. But mostly I hate it. It’s my birthday, which is actually part of the reason I hate it. New Year’s Eve is one of the worst days to have a birthday.  First of all, typically half of my friends are still out of town visiting family for the holidays.  Sure, I never had to go to school on my birthday.  That was a bonus.  But I also grew up having poorly-attended birthday parties . . .

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Wednesday Child: Meet Angelica

August 10, 2022

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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Life Lately

August 8, 2022

Our end-of-summer tradition: using the resort’s golf course as our sunset playground. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton)   These two books by friends showed up in the mail as I was heading out the door for a desert weekend. So excited to dive into both of these!   Maybe I DO have a gun in my bag even though I don’t own a . . .

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Friday Finds: Arches

August 5, 2022

Morandi Arch Ceramic Vase  Sigfus Chunky Arch Earrings  Rainbow Cotton Tufted Throw Pillow  White & Black Marbled Contemporary Arch Asymmetric Bookshelf  Black & Gold Arched Metal Plant Stand  Black Arched Windowpane Mirror Acrylic Vase Modern Arch Shape Vase Creative Co-Op Metal Framed 5 Wood Shelves Bookshelf Decorative Cutting Board Kibo Modern Waterfall Cream Velvet Ottoman  Bloomingville Light Brown Decorative Arched Ladder  Set of 2 Bookends . . .

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Writer. Lapsed psychotherapist. Fan of awkward talks about race & religion. ​Social justice advocate. ​S​​killed catastrophizer. ​Travel enthusiast. ​Could probably beat you in a showtunes sing-off. [READ MORE]

Self-professed workaholic. Self-care luddite. Typical-ass creative. Chaotic Good. Got a passion for accessibility and a Diet Coke habit she just can’t quit. [READ MORE]

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