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Want to know how to belong even when you don’t fit in? Watch how she does it.

April 27, 2018

She’s grit. She’s light. She’s wild at heart. She’s oh no she di-int. She’s just watch me. She’s even though. She’s anyway. … More Want to know how to belong even when you don’t fit in? Watch how she does it.

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A Moment I’ll Never Get Back Made Me Stop Choosing to Miss What Matters Most in This Life

March 11, 2018

And how many of these priceless moments are we given? Not enough. I know that because these are the kind we want back. These are the minutes we long for. … More A Moment I’ll Never Get Back Made Me Stop Choosing to Miss What Matters Most in This Life

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How I Learned To Be Gifted

June 8, 2017

I’m one of the lucky ones because I’m gifted. I am a dancer and a writer and I am incredibly gifted with both abilities. On the off chance you’re still reading and not gagging on my arrogance I hope you’re reading me correctly. I am not saying I am gifted AT dancing or writing but … More How I Learned To Be Gifted

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A Tale of Two Justins

March 16, 2017

At the high school my kids attend I am part of a volunteer team that helps students formulate their post-high school plans. I am definitely qualified to do this because I finally know what I want to do when I grow up, I mean now that I’m a grown-up, and so now I know how … More A Tale of Two Justins

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