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“Love liberates. It doesn’t bind.” — Maya Angelou Have you ever been struck by Cupid’s metaphorical arrow? In Greek mythology, Cupid’s counterpart is Eros, the god of passionate desire, attraction, and romantic love. He isn’t known for quiet, steady affection. Eros represents the kind of love that arrives unexpectedly, ignites like wildfire, and convinces us we’ve found the…
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I sipped my Peachy Palmer (a mix of black peach tea and lemonade) and wandered the historic streets with absolutely no agenda. Honestly, that’s my favorite way to travel. I wandered into a bookstore and slowly made my way through the aisles until one book caught my attention: The Book of Enoch. I tucked it under…
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The View from Here May 2026… The other day, I found myself doing what I often do: observing my own life. I was sitting around a table with friends, maps scattered between us, as we planned our summer travel adventures. It was then that I remembered something I’d somehow forgotten: despite everything, my life is…
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A Change of Scenery Sometimes the cure for feeling lost is simply to wander somewhere new. Change the scenery. Get on a different wavelength. Walking the historic streets of Montpellier, I found myself slowing down enough to notice everything: the centuries-old architecture, the fountains tucked into quiet squares, the effortless beauty woven into everyday life.…
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Did You Miss Me? I know it’s been awhile. For the past few weeks, every time I sat down to write, the words just…weren’t there. Not because I didn’t have thoughts, but because I couldn’t quite figure out which ones deserved to be said out loud. Writer’s block has a funny way of convincing you…
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Judgment Is in the Eye of the Beholder There we were, seated around a table at one of the hottest new restaurants in town. The atmosphere was giving quiet luxury. The conversation, however, was giving reality television drama. At one point, I glanced at the person seated next to me as if to say, “Are you…
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Have You Ever Just Wanted to Forget? Not just move on, but really forget. Wipe the slate clean, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind-style? Ariana Grande’s album Eternal Sunshine was inspired by the iconic film of the same name, starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet, which explores exactly that. In the movie, two people undergo a procedure to erase all…
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Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor, nor am I endorsing the use of GLP-1 medications. If you’re interested in learning more about them, please consult your healthcare provider. I am simply sharing my personal experience as it relates to today’s story and am not offering medical advice. Content Note: This post includes discussion of…
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The Problem with Black-and-White Thinking For years, I thought being rushed was my ultimate pet peeve. Turns out, I was wrong. It’s black-and-white thinking. The belief that everything falls neatly into one category or another. Good or bad. Right or wrong. Victim or villain. Success or failure. Friend or enemy. The reality is that most…
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Change Is in the Air: A New Season, A New Vibe If you’re a frequent flyer around here, you may have noticed the vibe has changed a little since your last visit. I decided it was time to freshen things up for the summer. Try some new topics. Explore some different ideas. Maybe even surprise…
Vibe with Me LC 