A Different Thanksgiving

I reflect on my past Thanksgivings, and while this one year was different than all the others, some of the important things were still very much the same.

(Pairs well with cranberry mules, binging The Crown, Season One, and pouring all my extra love into a little love monster named Hot Dog).

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Numb

I question holding on to something I should let go of simply to feel again.

(Pairs well with whiskey on the rocks, “One Grain of Sand” by Ron Pope and an auto-subscription for Kleenex on Amazon).

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Snipe Hunting

I share why it’s all tricks and minimal treats for online dating these days.

(Pairs well with any pumpkin-flavored ale, socially-distant trick-or-treating, and playing “Thank You, Next” by Ariana Grande on the world’s tiniest violin).

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Lies We're Told

I challenge status quo when it comes to marriage and happiness.

(Pairs well with Sartori cheese and a glass of red wine, “Love Myself” by Hailee Steinfeld, and spreading a new truth for the next generation).

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Single, Standing Still

In a season of still, I wonder when I’ll feel myself moving forward again.

(Pairs well with a 12-pack of Miller Light, binging Season 6 of “Alone” (together) on a Tuesday, and having someone to ask the hard questions of life with).

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Friends without Benefits

I reflect on tiptoeing back into dating and making tough choices in my best interest.

(Pairs well with opening a second bottle of wine, “90 Days” by Pink featuring Wrabel, and putting yourself back out there again).

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Karenville

I share how staying in a tiny house fairy village reinforces two important lessons in life. (Yes, you read that right).

(Pairs well with a headlamp and hand sanitizer, “Our Own House” by MisterWives, and the oddest of circumstances to remind you to own who you are and that there’s someone for everyone).

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Where I Stand

I question if I’m still where I want to be in all senses of the word.

(Pairs well with drinking Rosè with your college roommates, “Like a Prayer” by Madonna, and the balance between pushing yourself for more and being content with where you are).

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Loss

I reflect on the losses I’ve experienced lately as life moves forward.

(Pairs well with vodka and ginger Sprite, “Lose Somebody” by Kygo and OneRepublic played on the world’s smallest violin, and Jeni’s brown butter almond brittle ice cream. Kleenex optional.)

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Five Deadly Words

I find myself whispering those two common phrases we often say when comparing ourselves to others.

(Pairs well with a dirty martini and garlic stuffed olives, “How Do You Sleep” by Sam Smith, and recognizing the lies we tell ourselves every day).

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