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Slowing Down & Prioritizing: Insights from Overgrown Trees

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 6, 2024  •   Leave a Comment
The tree service arrived this morning at 7:15 pm. It was already hot. I had been up since 5:45 am so I could read and drink coffee in peace before the chain saws started screeching. They took a section of my fence out, so they...
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Go to bed with gratitude.

In Inspiring & Encouraging  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 14, 2024  •   Leave a Comment
I hope you’re going to bed tonight with gratitude for an eventful, joyous weekend or with anticipation of an eventful, joyous week to come. I had no real Friday Adventure with my girl to report, as she was gone all week to a church camp...
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Peace, Not Dread

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, June 27, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
Mondays should hold peace, not dread. They should be an optimistic look forward at all that’s in store for the week, rather than a reluctant look downward at my shoes as I muster the wherewithal to just get through the coming days. I want my...
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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,...
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Bedtime Math

In Stories & Reflections  •  by Amanda Herring, Writer, February 24, 2022  •   Leave a Comment
Tell me I’m not the only one who gets up and makes up the bed, then stands there and does a quick calculation of the time that must pass until you get to get back in it again. And yeah, I’m one of those “million...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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