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A personal reflection on finding unexpected love and joy after embracing solitude, and the liberating effects of letting go of social media and embracing real connections.
Turning 14 Years Old
Another challenging year, but coming out stronger than in the past.
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This is the 13th year of writing these annual reflections for my birthday: soberness, aloneness/solitude, and recommendations for books, music, and podcasts.
Turning 13 Years Old
I ended last year’s post writing about Kylie’s new found independence: walking around downtown or the mall without me right beside her, talking more with her friends in her room than with me, and so forth. This past year, that independence has really taken off.
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A reflection on my birthday about another difficult year, plus book and music recommendations for the winter.
Turning 12 Years Old
The predictions I make in these birthday posts have almost become a jinx of Kylie’s life, and my own.
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A tough year with more challenges ahead as COVID rears its ugly head once again. Through it all, the fire
Turning 11
After getting her own phone last year for her birthday, she has spent more time discovering things for herself than
41 - All Fired Up
Last year, I wrote about walking into the fire. It seems like such a long time ago after what has happened in the world. For me, it feels even longer. Needless to say, it has not been a good year.
Turning 10
Another year, another year of growth.