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Counting The Minutes

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 13, 2021 • 1 Comment

I’m tired. Really tired. Are y’all? I never want to wish my life away at all, and I try not to want time to hurry up, but I’m ready for this break. There will be no girlbossing starting Friday. I anticipate only girlresting, girlreading, and...

It’s more than just coffee!

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, October 5, 2021 • Leave a Comment

When I come into the kitchen in the morning, my coffee is already made. Keith fixes up the pot while he makes his espresso in his machine. Although sort of a tiny thing, it feels peaceful. I feel loved. The day to come may be...

Vulnerability Is Terrifying

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, October 4, 2021 • Leave a Comment

“Vulnerability is terrifying.” That was the first line of a meme I saw this morning. So true. To be authentic takes vulnerability, and because it truly is terrifying to put yourself out there, that may explain why people don’t seem very “real” these days. They’re...

Sick of Shiny

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 24, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I am a collector of quotes. I like inspirational sayings, motivating verses, and passages that hit home. I have a whole Pinterest board related to them, as well as various and sundry clippings, post-its, and cut outs of gems that struck a chord. But sometimes...