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Things I Learned Today / August 8, 2022

In Things I Learned Today • by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 8, 2022 • Leave a Comment

I learned today (my favorite thing I learned today!) is that teenagers are listening. When they trust you, they really do listen. They take your advice, your warnings, your words all to heart. I AM leaving a legacy, even when studio life feels burdensome. I...

Bad Blogger, Cool Trip

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 7, 2022 • Leave a Comment

I was a terrible blogger last week at the dance conference. If we weren’t in a seminar, we were moving between ball rooms or trying to find something to eat and get back. We had a tremendous week, though! Here are some highlights… I learned...

Can’t Blame Myself

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, March 3, 2022 • Leave a Comment

I’m the poster child for thinking of ways to blame myself when something “goes wrong” with my kids…if they acted irresponsibly, after they said something disrespectful, or best yet, when they got a mental health diagnosis. After the discovery of clinical OCD, general anxiety disorder,...

Survival Mode

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, February 28, 2022 • Leave a Comment

I am often inspired by posts made by my friends, and this one… what a thought! I think many of us are in this mode right now. We’ve been in survival mode. Keeping things running the best can, constantly trying to stay on top of...

Things I’ve Learned / Wednesday, December 22, 2021

In Things I Learned Today • by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 21, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Yesterday did not turn out how I thought it would when I woke up in the morning and planned my day…but in a GREAT way! After I picked up Brady from horse, Keith had a couple of surprise places for us to go. He took...

Sorry I’m Late…

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, December 15, 2021 • Leave a Comment

“Sorry I’m late. I didn’t want to come.” Have y’all seen that? It’s how I’ve been feeling about TILTs and posting until I can get this week behind me. Whew! I bought myself this book to start next week, but I couldn’t wait. I’m about...

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...

Hierarchy of Leftover Candy Standards

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 22, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Have a bag of leftover candy from a party? Christmas? Valentine’s Day? Here’s how it always works out… Supreme Candy Preference (Highest Standard) This candy will be eaten first. When you need a pick-me-up, yummy treat, and optimal dopamine boost, it’s your go-to. In this...

Ugggg. Mornings.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 1, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I’m just not a morning person. When I have to wake up early, I feel scrunchy, and I just want to cuss. I don’t wake up all sing-songy and pleasant. Nope. Wish I did. Instead, I want to be quiet, move slowly…and bite people. And...

Thankful today.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 31, 2021 • Leave a Comment

It’s a beautiful day, and I’m thankful for a whole lot of stuff. What about y’all? I’ve got coffee…and a few groceries. I think we’re having chili for supper, because I’ve got the stuff to make that. My hubs is the freaking cutest. He’s smart...