Anna - Sunday Morning Coffee

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Everyday Life

A Saturday in October

Sunny, fall afternoons where we have nothing to do are the best, and are also extremely rare.

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Wellness

My Wish For You

Not all my wishes are perfect fairy-tale moments, but they may just be the moments that lead somewhere better.

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Wellness

It's No Longer Cute

What if growing older was more of a celebration and less about maintaining youth?

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Everyday Life

Finding A Piece of Happiness

These stories hit me differently. They depict survival with a moment or two of relief, happiness, and support from total strangers.

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Everyday Life

Every Six Days

I return everything to its place. Then in about six days, it all needs to be done again.

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Wellness

A New Place

There's something about sharing a new experience that seems exciting.

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Everyday Life

Words on Paper

A dream becomes very real with a little bravery and a few pieces of paper.

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Career

All in A Day's Work

Laundry, dishes, emails, errands, and work can fill an entire day. The trick is knowing what needs your attentions first.

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Career

Putting the Pieces Together

Sometimes you can't see the final picture when you're just starting out. You have to keep putting the pieces together.

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Everyday Life

Confidence to Boot

The day a couple of extra inches changed my world.

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Everyday Life

Wanna Be Friends?

I was standing on a stranger's front step, hoping to make a new friend.

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Career

'Tis the Season

The busy season comes every year. The trick is preparing for it before it arrives, so you can take time taking care of your customers instead of scrambling to catch up.