Can I be real a second?

Can I be real a second. I'm bad at vacatoning.

“Can I be real a second? For just a millisecond? Let down my guard and tell the people how I feel a second?”      –George Washington in Hamilton. Hey people, here’s the truth for those of you on Instagram thinking my life is a series of naps, writing, and travel. I’m terrible at vacationing. Picture this:…

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What Does Dead Dad Think Now?

dead dad

What Does Dead Dad Think Now? Fred Wertz, my dad, picked up every penny he saw during his daily walks. At a nimble eighty-six he’d swoop down mid-sentence and scoop up a penny, barely breaking the cadence of his step. If he walked without me my father would call to chat and report his found…

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How Do You Say No Without Feeling Guilty?

How Do You Say No Without Feeling Guilty? I say Yes a lot. I bet you do too. I like to say Yes because I’m interested in so many things. I like people, I’m social and I want to help. Maybe sometimes I say yes out of guilt, guilty – ness ugh, or how people…

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Feel Better Little-By-Little Week Two

What Would You Do If You Felt Better? You know how “they,” Oprah, inspirational speakers, Pinterest pinners ask the question “What would you do if you weren’t afraid?” It’s a great question. But it’s not my question…. My question is: “What would you do if you felt better?” What would you do if you weren’t…

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