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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

“Sometimes reality comes crashing down on you. Other times reality simply waits, patiently, for you to run out of the energy it takes to deny it.” What better way to jump back on the book review bandwagon than with a book I’ve read three times in the last six-months. Yep, you read that correctly. I’m…
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Brokenhearted

Words have power. And while I don’t disagree, that in the aftermath of the devastating, rage-inducing, numbing emotions that are overtaking so many humans following yet another school shooting, action is needed – I also believe words have power. Words have the power to heal. Words have the power to bring hope. Words have the…
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Chasing Light: Sunsets

Sunsets always leave me breathless. The way God blends bright and vibrant colors then swishes his paintbrush across the sky till it erupts in oranges, purples, reds, and yellows. The end result leaves me speechless. This week the hubs and I camped for the second time at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park in Okeechobee, Florida.…
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Chasing Light: Moody Blues

But, in the words of Eddie Rabbit, “I love a rainy night!” Not wanting to waste the planned photo night, we ventured into downtown, and I tried my hand at an alley I always loved peaking down.
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A terrible, no good, very bad day

There is always that one day. You know, the one where every moment feels like your heart is being ripped from your chest and you struggle to breathe. A day where you wish you could make the tears cease to fall. Well, I’ve had that day. After a life-long love affair with dogs of any…
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Diary of a Bad Writer: Nom de Plum

When an author decides to publish under a pen name there are things they should consider. While pen names seem cool on the outside, there are downsides to using one as well. First off, I pose the question: why are you considering using a pen name? There are various reasons someone would want to use…
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SOS Cuba

Millions of Cubans across the world are shouting, “We cannot remain silent.” Most of humanity cannot even begin to understand the Cuban people’s plight – communism, oppression, poverty…and all for the sake of politics. I’m not going to pretend I understand all the nuances surrounding the Cuban people and their struggles, but what I do…
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Chasing Light: The RV Show

Who knew, twice a year in Tampa, Florida, an RV show puts up its roots at the State Fairgrounds. Last month the summer show; the next one will be in the winter (maybe around January??). Well, DH and I decided to explore and possibly get some questions answered. We were not ready for the surprise…
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Chasing Light: Every Day Needs a Night

Designation: Dark Sky at Kissimmee Prairie State Park in Okeechobee, Florida. Independance Day weekend has come and gone, and a storm named Elsa didn’t bring the disater some predicted (non-Floridians for the most part). I’m now back at my day job and having a bit of wanderlust withdraws. Kissimmee Prairie State Park was beautiful, and…