Oops and Daisies

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Letter to My Daughter as She Starts Middle School

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My darling daughter,  Here we go again, hurtling toward another milestone: you’re in middle school!  Throughout fifth grade, there was so much anticipation, so many questions, so many concerns (that you mostly shared between your friends) about what to expect. Your elementary school did a fabulous job of preparing you for this transition, but I wanted to emphasize, even though I’m sure … [Read more...]

My Favorite Books about Books and Writing

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If you know me at all, it’s no secret that I love to read. When someone asks me what I’m currently reading, I often list a handful of titles… because what I pick up depends on the time of day and my mood. But one thing I will always adore: books about books/writing or set in book-ish settings, like bookstores and libraries. Here are just some of my favorite reads about books and … [Read more...]

Work, Purpose, and Success Don’t Have to Be Linked

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Is it society? How we were collectively raised? What’s portrayed in the movies and TV?  I’m talking about the pressure we often put on ourselves to make money and find success in whatever way we can. This pressure often means we put the things that light us up or bring us joy to the wayside.  Maybe it’s the age I’m at now, or the fact that I lost a job I loved due to the devastating cuts to … [Read more...]

Kids and Sleep: Our Adenoids and Tonsils Story

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As parents, we’re often told that our babies will figure out how to go to sleep (and stay asleep)… eventually. Books abound that promise to share different sleep strategies, like monitoring wake times and what sleep cues to look out for. There’s even a whole industry of sleep trainers who help parents figure out the ‘trick’ to getting their kid to bed.  But sometimes there is no ‘trick.’ … [Read more...]

My Path to Becoming a Published Author

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When I was eight years old, I told everyone I met what I wanted to be when I grew up: an author. Thirty-three years later, that dream finally came true.  It wasn’t the path I expected - but, really, when is the path ever what we expect?  *** Oops & Daisies contains affiliate links & participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program & other affiliate programs. If you buy … [Read more...]

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