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Monday Musings: Losing A Family Pet
A few weeks ago, our family's Perisan cat unexpectedly crossed the rainbow bridge. Since it was sudden, and Milo was just eight years...

Samantha
Sep 291 min read
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Monday Musings: 9/11 Remembrance
This week marks 24 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that changed the world forever. I remember this day for the sorrow, bravery and...

Samantha
Sep 81 min read
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Monday Musings: College Drop-Off
Last August, I reflected on my oldest embarking on her final year of high school . Writing the post was therapeutic and one of my...

Samantha
Aug 252 min read
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Monday Musings: Ready, Set, Go!
The calendar flips to August, and an internal switch instantly screams "hurry up and get ready!" Our kids don't start school for several...

Fay
Aug 41 min read
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Monday Musings: '90s High School Nostaglia
Reflecting on five years of And She Writes , I can't help but list my 2023 '90s reflection piece as one of my favorite posts. Recently,...

Samantha
Jul 141 min read
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Monday Musings: Revisiting a Favorite Post from 2022
In celebration of And She Writes' 5th Birthday, we'll spend the next few months sharing some of our favorite posts since the blog's...

Samantha
Jun 232 min read
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Celebrating 5 years!
Our blogging journey began June 1, 2020 during a global pandemic. For five years, we’ve had the pleasure of sharing our thoughts,...

And She Writes
Jun 161 min read
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Monday Musings: Print vs. Audio Books
Every year, I have an established goal of reading at least two books each month. Usually, I surpass this with no trouble, thanks in large...

Fay
Jun 92 min read
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Monday Musings: Mid-Year Check-In
It’s hard to believe that we’re near the midpoint of 2025. My word for this year is release . After a busy and stressful fall, I was...

Samantha
Jun 21 min read
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Monday Musings: 25 for 2025 Mid-Year Update
As I have for several years now, I create a list of goals for the year. I follow the lead of Gretchen Rubin from The Happier Podcast, and...

Fay
May 192 min read
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Let’s Take a Mental Break!
We’re approaching one of the busiest times of the year — the end of the school year stretch. For those of us with high school seniors,...

Samantha
Apr 291 min read
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Monday Musings: Give Yourself a Break!
We spend a lot of time on this blog (and in our lives) focused on organization and planning ahead. But this weekend was slow and...

And She Writes
Apr 71 min read
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Monday Musings: Review of 2024 Word of the Year
My word for 2024 was BOLD . I wanted to move outside of my comfort zone and achieve personal and professional growth. Â I've accomplished...

Samantha
Jan 201 min read
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Monday Musings: 24 for 2024 Recap
Every year, we share a progress update and final evaluation of the year's goals. I frame my annual resolutions based on Gretchen Rubin's...

Fay
Jan 132 min read
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Monday Musings: 2025 Word for the Year
Happy New Year! I've begun 2025 with a more peaceful mindset. This year will introduce changes for our family that promise both...

Samantha
Jan 62 min read
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Monday Musings: Promising Myself
With Thanksgiving falling later on the calendar, it’s been three weeks of intense holiday rush, more than usual. To combat this, I’ve...

Samantha
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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Monday Musings: Sources of Positivity
We all know that this is an incredibly difficult time. It's an election year, wars are raging, and natural disasters have caused...

Fay
Oct 7, 20241 min read
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Monday Musings: Five Senses of Fall
Fall is beautiful. It always reminds me of college (which I shared in a post, Monday Musings: The Magic of Fall ) in the most sentimental...

Fay
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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Remembering 9/11/
Tomorrow will commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a day that remains unforgettable for many of us. The images...

Samantha
Sep 10, 20241 min read
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Monday Musings: My Child's Last Lap
I'm in my new era: mom to a high school senior. It's strange to even type those words as I truly feel like I just sent her off to...

Samantha
Aug 19, 20242 min read
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