Tag Archives: Gratitude

Anatomy of a Meltdown, Part 3
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Posted on July 17, 2014 by

After the meltdown, after the sensory binge, after putting the pieces together (read Part 1 and Part 2), my daughter and I checked out Livermore’s labyrinth, hidden in a courtyard behind the Presbyterian Church. It was lovely, ringed in candles. … Continue reading →

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Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash–June Update
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Posted on June 26, 2014 by

As I described back in April (you can read the post here), I’m celebrating my 50th birthday with a year of activities and challenges designed to honor this milestone. I’m calling it Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, and so far … Continue reading →

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Summer Break
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Posted on June 19, 2014 by

It’s summer and my daughter Katie has a week off before summer school starts. So we are off enjoying the warm sand and ocean breezes while we can. We’ll be back tomorrow to sort through the chaos in our garage in … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Hoofprints on the Heart
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Posted on June 5, 2014 by

Those that know my daughter Katie’s story know that Katie said her first words when she was two years and eight months. After more than six months of intensive speech therapy, the breakthrough finally came the first time she rode … Continue reading →

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Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash–May Update
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Posted on May 29, 2014 by

As I described back in April (you can read the post here), I’m celebrating my 50th birthday with a year of activities and challenges designed to honor this milestone. I’m calling it Cynthia’s Yearlong 50th Birthday Bash, and so far … Continue reading →

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Shop Cynthia’s Closet on June 14th
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Posted on May 15, 2014 by

As a result of Isagenix and the IsaBody Challenge, I’ve lost 40 pounds. I want to lose a few more, but I took a break for my birthday celebrations, and as I tend to do, a couple weeks turned into … Continue reading →

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The Link Between Vulnerabilty and Creativity
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Posted on May 13, 2014 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have Dr. Brené Brown, a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work where she has spent the past ten years studying courage, shame, and authenticity. Brené states that … Continue reading →

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Positive Changes: An Update
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Posted on January 23, 2014 by

People have been asking me for more details on my weight loss journey. So I thought I would give you some facts now that I’m halfway through the IsaBody Challenge. I signed up for the Challenge at midnight on November … Continue reading →

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Rocking My World
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Posted on November 28, 2013 by

So yes, I met a guy—a smart, sexy, sweet man who, for lack of better words, rocks my world. He turned everything upside down the moment I met him, and he continues to do so on a regular basis. After … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of Letter-Writing
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Posted on November 26, 2013 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. This week we’re watching writer and social entreprenuer Lakshmi Pratury who remembers the lost art of letter-writing and shares what her father wrote to her before he died. Her heartfelt talk may inspire you to … Continue reading →

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