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Untamed: A Reflection

In Untamed by Glennon Doyle, there is a quote that has been resonating with me quite a bit lately: “Ten is when we learn to be good girls and real boys. Ten is when children begin to hide who they are in order to become what the world expects them to be.” When I wasContinue reading “Untamed: A Reflection”

Father’s Day Letter To Charlie From The Perks Of Being A Wallflower

In 2013, I wrote a blog post on Good Books and Good Wine in which I wrote a letter to Charlie from The Perks of Being A Wallflower. I decided that I would write an updated version of that letter in honor of Father’s Day. It is also the 13th anniversary of his passing. So,Continue reading “Father’s Day Letter To Charlie From The Perks Of Being A Wallflower”

Valentine’s Day Survey | Personal Post

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have seen me mention “that guy” from time to time. That guy happens to be my boyfriend, Shane. We’ve been together for 8 months now and I couldn’t imagine my life without him. We balance each other out and remind each other of the good in eachContinue reading “Valentine’s Day Survey | Personal Post”

The Animals of The Zoo | Personal Post

So, today at the zoo, I’m going to be getting a little bit more personal. And I’m going to be talking about two of my favorite things in the world: my cats Belle and Simon. Belle and Simon have helped me through alot over the past year and have helped make this place we callContinue reading “The Animals of The Zoo | Personal Post”

Chasing the Four Winds

Reading, Writing, Nerding, and Honoring the Oxford Comma Since 1987.

A. A. MacConnell

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