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Not So Super Bowl

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Rock & Roam with J&J

The Super Bowl used to mean getting together with friends or family, drinking beer, eating queso, and watching commercials, and probably the Patriots playing someone. About fourteen years ago, my family’s life took a detour when our lives were changed … Continue reading →

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Rose Colored Glasses

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Rock & Roam with J&J

Grief is weird Continue reading →

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This Little Light of Mine

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Rock & Roam with J&J

In June, we moved into the house we have been building since late last year. Our dear friend, Mike, built it for us and it was (mostly) a fun experience. For years, I composed Pinterest boards of every room of … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Dad

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Rock & Roam with J&J

On February 4, 2018, my Dad passed away after a long illness. The past few days of funeral planning has been in a word: exhausting. But with the sadness has come many good memories, laughter going through old pics, and … Continue reading →

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#100HappyDays Challenge Complete

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Rock & Roam with J&J

For the past 100 days, I have posted a photo of something every day that makes me happy. Believe me when I say that parts of the past 100 days have been quite tumultuous. They haven’t all been 100% happy … Continue reading →

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The Day I Ran Into My Friend’s Abuser

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Rock & Roam with J&J

The day I ran into my dear friend’s abuser, I had just finished a lovely dinner with my family in celebration on my son’s birthday. We were walking out and he was walking into the restaurant. I stood, frozen, unable … Continue reading →

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I Love You and From Now On I’m Going to Act Like It

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Rock & Roam with J&J

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you ever really look at yourself? Are you proud of the person you’ve become or do you see a work in progress? Do you see years of mistakes and … Continue reading →

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Finding Compassion in a Conflicted World

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Rock & Roam with J&J

When I was a little girl, I remember walking home from elementary school one day. An older neighborhood boy was perched on the corner fence, waiting on us smaller kids to walk past. When I got near him, unprovoked, he … Continue reading →

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2015: The Year of Friends

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Rock & Roam with J&J

I don’t make resolutions because I just think most people break them. But, as I started to think about what I’d like to focus on in 2015, it occurred to me that I’d really like to make time for my … Continue reading →

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Where the Magic Happens

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Rock & Roam with J&J

I remember being back in school and my mom telling me it was time to wake up. Then, as is true now, I was not a morning person. I’d lie in bed until the last possible moment with the covers … Continue reading →

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