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How to Love A Good Failure

Failure stinks. Or does it? Recently I was reminded that failure might be the fastest route to the best version of me. Here's my story.

What I Learned This Summer & My Summer's End Picnic Menu

What did you learn this summer? Here are my three takeaways, along with a summer's end picnic menu in case you need some inspiration.

Maycember & Ordinary Lovely Things for You

How's your Maycember going? May is more than ever like December now, minus the cookies. Here's what's good around here.

What I Wish I Knew at Graduation: 5 Good Thoughts

What would older you share with 18-year-old you? Here are five good thoughts on what I wish I knew at graduation.

Three Ideas to Make Mondays a Smidge Easier

My friend Barbara loves Mondays. So much she calls them "Mon-Yays." Wherever you land, here are three ideas to love Mondays a smidge more.

All My Thanksgiving Favorites

A lovely feast of my favorite stories and treats for all things Thanksgiving.

Remember This When You Want to Quit

Do you ever feel like quitting? Me too. This was my "quitting day" story and the best advice for what I did next.

Are You a Yellow-Door Person?

My friend Judy dreams of a yellow-doored cottage for her son. Her inspiration encouraged me to carry a yellow-doored attitude in my heart.