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Glad you're here! 💜 From Evolution to Survival: navigating the beauty and challenges of midlife all while fighting glioblastoma terminal brain cancer with grace and dignity.

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Fertile for the right seed.

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, February 20, 2024  •   Leave a Comment
“Is my mind fertile for the right seed?” That’s the question. Now, let’s get into it. I love to learn. I have always loved to learn. Except that I actually must have a life and manage it effectively day to day, I would read book...
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Suicide Prevention: The Blame Game

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 17, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
If you’ve been following our story as part of Suicide Prevention Month, you’ve heard me mention the Blame Game. I blamed myself. I blamed the world. I blamed myself. I blamed teenage angst. I blamed myself. I blamed hormones. I blamed myself. Blaming myself seemed...
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The Spot

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 26, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
It was July 22, 2015, when we found out Keith had colon cancer. The doctor called us on the phone after a routine colonoscopy. We were standing outside in the yard when I put the phone on speaker so we could both hear what he...
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5 Reasons You Need To Take Time For Yourself NOW

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 7, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
Soul searching has its benefits. If you slow down long enough to just be with yourself, sift through your thoughts, and get reacquainted with the real you, you’ll make some progress toward clarity. I’m not talking about “self care” either – bubble baths, getting your...
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Take it in!

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 3, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
The sky is rich with color, the air is cool. Summer bugs are buzzing and chirping. Birds are twittering. You can hear a horse neigh in the distance. A concoction of scents – warm dirt, fresh hay, and that delightfully rich horse musk reminiscent of...
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The Faith-Fear Seesaw

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, June 29, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
I mentioned yesterday in a blog post that I attend my very first writing workshop tonight…and that I’m nervous. I also noted that fear keeps us from our dreams, though, and I ain’t about that. From my mouth to God’s ears… Last night, I cooked...
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Keepin’ it real.

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, June 28, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
Nobody likes a Negative Nancy. I am aware that I may come across as Nancy lately. I have posted recently about my feeling lost, used up, tired. I’ve used the words “bitter” and “hermit”, yet truly, I’m not sorry. I want to keep it real....
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