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Sep 10
4 min

lessons on plumbing and remembering who the f*ck you are

I got new countertops last week. They are a slate gray quartz that replaces the plywood countertops I have had in my kitchen for the last...

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robyn

Aug 23
3 min

sometimes...

I have loved a lot of beautiful people in my life. I have loved a handful of not so beautiful people in my life, also. Sometimes I have l...

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robyn

Jul 23
4 min

the art of making bread and letting go

Not too long ago, I lived much different than I do now (you can find that story here). But in short, we lived really simple...like haulin...

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mean people suck and how to be a nice person

robyn

Jul 11
3 min

mean people suck and how to be a nice person

I have to be honest. I struggle with people that aren't nice. I don't understand it. I don't even want to understand it, really. And rece...

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robyn

Apr 6
5 min

this time last year...

We made popsicle stick boats the other day...my ten year old and I. They were hot glue gunned together and each came with it's very own b...

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lessons in self-care...it's not what you think

robyn

Mar 22
4 min

lessons in self-care...it's not what you think

It's been extra quiet over here in our household. No doubt things have slowed down by you, too. School is cancelled, restaurants closed, ...

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hang in there...it's all going to change

robyn

Mar 16
3 min

hang in there...it's all going to change

Last week it was almost 70 degrees. In March. In Wisconsin. The windows were opened, The patio furniture was uncovered and put to use. Th...

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being a place holder and not giving a f*ck

robyn

Feb 24
3 min

being a place holder and not giving a f*ck

I am turning 50 this year...and looking forward to it. To be honest, I've never been happier and more content with how I am living. It's ...

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robyn

Feb 17
3 min

it's ok not to know...

I have something to tell you. It's not easy for me to admit this...especially since I know how you think of me. It's a little secret that...

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Being a beautiful mess....and other lessons in authenticity

robyn

Feb 10
5 min

Being a beautiful mess....and other lessons in authenticity

When I was younger. I would spend hours organizing my closet. All clothes needed to be hung facing the same direction, in rainbow order. ...

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what would it look like if you believed in yourself more?

robyn

Feb 3
4 min

what would it look like if you believed in yourself more?

When I was in high school, I had this major crush on Blaine Peerless. He was a Milwaukee Admirals hockey player and had this beautiful ei...

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saying goodbye and not settling for 'some'

robyn

Jan 27
3 min

saying goodbye and not settling for 'some'

We took our Christmas tree down yesterday. Or rather, the tree took itself down. Face down. On the living room floor. Although I'd like t...

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robyn

Jan 20
3 min

I don't want to straighten my crown

This past week was the first time this year it felt like winter here in Wisconsin. And it's January. Mid-January. We finally had the cold...

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robyn

Jan 14
3 min

taking a me day

It's finally starting to feel a little bit like winter, here in Wisconsin. Like...finally. I know this isn't the most popular way of thin...

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robyn

Jan 9
3 min

the art of exploring your life

I will turn 50 this year. As I write that, I think someone else must be claiming this. Someone else must be taking over this blog and pr...

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robyn

Dec 18, 2019
3 min

Finding the pockets of good

Yesterday we put our tree up. Seven days before Christmas. I wish I could be one of those parents that is on top of everything in a timel...

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robyn

Nov 26, 2019
2 min

if no one has told you today...

I have to admit. I really like my life. I really like myself. I like what I am doing, who I am becoming, how I am handling tough situati...

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robyn

Nov 5, 2019
3 min

lessons on vulnerability

I had my second marriage proposal in two months this past weekend. Granted, it was from a 30 year old who might have had one too many bee...

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robyn

Oct 11, 2019
3 min

girl...you don't need another project

I am guilty. I've dated guys that need help. Like serious help. Specifically my serious help. Or at least that is the story I have told m...

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robyn

Oct 9, 2019
3 min

I will be happy when...

Go ahead. Finish that senetnce. Fill in the blank. I know it has been on your mind lately. The things we need to accomplish before true h...

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lessons on plumbing and remembering who the f*ck you are

sometimes...

the art of making bread and letting go

mean people suck and how to be a nice person

this time last year...

lessons in self-care...it's not what you think

hang in there...it's all going to change

being a place holder and not giving a f*ck

it's ok not to know...

Being a beautiful mess....and other lessons in authenticity

what would it look like if you believed in yourself more?

saying goodbye and not settling for 'some'

I don't want to straighten my crown

taking a me day

the art of exploring your life

Finding the pockets of good

if no one has told you today...

lessons on vulnerability

girl...you don't need another project

I will be happy when...