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Life from 9 to wine

  • Charley Horse or Blood Clot? When Oversharing Saves Lives

    Charley Horse or Blood Clot? When Oversharing Saves Lives

    Nine years ago, a “Charley horse” turned out to be two blood clots in my leg and more in my lung. Since then, oversharing about it has gotten at least four people to a doctor, including my mom. Here’s how it happened, answers to the questions y’all have been leaving in the comments, and the…

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    Charley Horse or Blood Clot? When Oversharing Saves Lives
    Nine years ago, a “Charley horse” turned out to be two blood clots in my leg and more in my lung. Since then, oversharing about it has gotten at least four people to a doctor, including my mom. Here’s how it happened, answers to the questions y’all have been leaving in the comments, and the warning signs you need to know.
  • St. George Island: A Quiet, Teen-Friendly, Dog-Friendly Gulf Getaway
    If you're planning a family beach trip that includes teenagers and dogs, you know it’s a balancing act. St. George Island, Florida, makes it easier. This quiet stretch of the Gulf Coast is one of the few places where pets are welcome on the beach, teens can roam, and the whole family can unplug and unwind.
  • Is This What a Midlife Crisis Looks Like?
    This middle part of parenting where my kids aren’t babies any more but they’re also not adults is absolutely rocking my world. Teenagers. I have two teenagers....

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    Peanut Butter and Parenting
    By my rough estimate, I’ve made 2,160 peanut butter sandwiches just for my son’s lunch since he started school at age four. (And by “my rough estimate,” I...

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    The World is a Mess. Let’s Catch Up.
    The past two years have been chaotic and it's time to find my way back to myself. Maybe this will do the trick.
  • Nevertheless, We Persist
    No part of me can pretend that I’m not deeply saddened by this week’s turn of events in the Democratic race for President. Nevertheless, we...

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