Let’s preface this by saying – this is not at all how I imagined my dating story would go. And, since I’m still mid-story, with no idea how or when the ending will happen, we’re just going to take a peek at what’s transpired so …
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Grieving the loss of missed expectations
✖ You thought it would look one way and it doesn’t. ✖ Something was supposed to happen and it didn’t. ✖ Life was going one direction and then it did a 180°. It’s almost not even recognizable, that dream you once had. So much has …
Be ginger with your skin
I had a random thought today, about my skin. So, now you get to join me for it! You know how it’s the largest organ we have, yes? Or if you didn’t, now you do. And I got to thinking, would I treat my internal …
We’re all going through something
Every single person you interact with is actively going through something really hard, has walked through something really hard, or will be going through something really hard in their future. None of us escape hard things, and while we’re capable of going through them, it’s …
Cost of living is so far beyond financial
Cost of living is so far beyond financial, though that’s often the only context in which we think about it. You know, rent and insurance and bills go up because “cost of living” has increased. Yada yada yada… But have you thought about the personal …
Impacted by the legacy of someone you never knew
These pictures were taken at a gathering in memory of a man I never met. He tragically passed away a few years ago, and while I never met him, I’ve been impacted by his legacy. You see, this man was kind. He was loving. He …
Asking for a friend
Hahahaha!! Someday I will have a FABULOUS story to tell about all the times I caught the bouquet and what it transpired into. For now, it’s been 3 times and 3rd time hasn’t been the charm just yet 😉 💝 Laura Kogle + Jaron Kogle …
Prayer for Winter to leave and Spring to come
💐Spring is almost here and I’m READY for it. The blossoms in bloom. Birds chirping. Longer, brighter days. Warmer evenings. ❄️Winter is almost gone and I’m READY for it. The starkness of trees without leaves. Harsher weather. Dark mornings and dark evenings. Frigid cold. Truth …
Idol or trauma?
🔬 I’ve been really scrutinizing my life under a microscope lately – call it a mid-life exploration, a scavenger hunt, or a major Spring cleaning – and here’s one thing that’s been really prevalent as I search, scrupulously, for anything that’s getting in my way …
Let it be known or let it go
I had someone reach out to me the other day about a grievance they’ve been walking with the last 6+ months, involving another person. And while I’m so proud of them for reaching out to get support in navigating through this, my heart was saddened …