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Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Texas

Go Pink Texas Strong Fundraiser for Breast Cancer & A Giveaway

Book Giveaway Winner: Mary Lee S. I’ve never really liked Pinktober. I like fall and October and fundraising. But I’ve always felt like breast cancer steals the show in the disease world. The pink ribbon cause is just a bit too popular and trendy. Meanwhile, “old” people with dementia don’t get the awareness and research […]

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Dear Mom: I’m Honestly Kind of Mad at You

With my mother’s birthday coming up, I figured it was about time to write her another “Dear Mom” letter. I know I’m supposed to be counting my blessings, but, unfortunately, I’m not in a very sweet and sentimental mood this week. I’m feeling frustrated and tired. And brutally honest. And so, this letter is brutally […]

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Five Favorite Quotes About Writing

I wrote a book this summer. (Not the children’s book I wrote last summer. Another book, for grown ups.) I wrote it with a pen, in a journal. I keep meaning to type it up. And edit it and add to it. And work on getting it published. But, alas, I keep designing and selling t-shirts for flood relief, […]

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Five Favorite Fall Traditions

Today, I’m helping my For the Love launch team ladies usher in October with favorite fall traditions in our #FridayFive linkup.  I’m excited to be back in Texas this week, albeit missing the breezy weather, after a weekend away with my hubby in Boston. Fall Traditions Pigskin What’s fall without football? I mean, really. No, […]

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Five Favorite Sites for a Fashionable Fall

I’ve had fashion and makeup on the brain lately, as I’ve been packing for our trip to Boston with highs in the upper 60s. Today I’m giving you my favorite, stylish links for fall. Favorite sites for a fashionable fall Birchbox I’m such a fool (pardon the Cranberries reference) for personalized subscription boxes. This fall, […]