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A Father’s Day Gift Idea
Father’s Day is right around the corner. The day set aside to honor the man who gave us life. Have you noticed dads often take a back seat to moms? Moms tend to get all the glory while fathers are behind the scenes waiting in the wings. They are the support cast who without, the…
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How Motherhood Makes Us Stronger
How motherhood develops our character and makes us stronger
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Connection
Connection. To find a way to you. A bridge. A bow line. A tunnel. A link in a daisy chain. That is why I write this blog. To connect. To connect with you. With people I love. With strangers. With myself. With the universe. I feel that is why we are put on this planet.…
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Having The Confidence To Just Be
I am going to get real for a moment. A little bit vulnerable. You may or may not have noticed, I haven’t posted in a while. Nothing. Nada. Haven’t even written a word. In all honesty, I surfed 5 out of the last 6 days. Something I rarely do anymore since I’ve started writing and…
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The Heartbreaking Sea Lion Crisis
I wonder if she knew she was dying. Did she understand her short life would most certainly come to an end? Or was she so hungry, tired, and alone that death seemed like a welcome respite? I had been surfing with friends that morning and as I paddled for a wave I saw a tiny…
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Why I Started Getting Tattoos in my 40s
A few years ago, I got my first tattoo. It was a birthday gift to myself. I cannot remember a time in my adult life when I didn’t want a tattoo. I loved everything about them. Or, I should say, I loved everything about the ones that were done well. The beauty. The color. The artistic…
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Feeling Grateful?
A few years ago I was taking life for granted and needed a wake up call. Luckily, I got one . . . literally! Join me over at Best Kept Self today where I am talking about how with gratitude, we can truly be our best. Salty Kisses, Karen
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Putting The Broken Pieces Back Together: A Visit With My Siblings
A few weeks ago I was reminded what a special bond adult siblings hold. No matter the baggage, carried from a lifetime of disagreements and disappointments, this bond is like no other. It’s an interesting connection we form with the people we grow up with. The people who are intimately involved in the circumstances that…
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Friendships In My 40s
With age comes wisdom. (Well, there’s one good thing about getting older.) 🙂 Getting older has helped me realize what is important to me in my friendships. Everyone has different needs. Ideally, we will be able to find friends that have the same expectations and needs that we do. I feel silly saying this but…
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Always Be True To Yourself
“Always be true to yourself,” my mother would say. “Don’t try to be something you’re not.” She was right when she imparted this advice. I have been reminded of this wise tip over the past few months. It doesn’t feel right to try to squeeze yourself into a mold that isn’t yours. It simply doesn’t fit.…