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Wrestling with Guilt

Wrestling with Guilt

I had been wrestling for the last several days with this decision. Waffling back and forth like a ping pong…
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Joining the Leaf Crazies

Joining the Leaf Crazies

Do you ever remember something you said, or perhaps did, and get embarrassed? You inwardly cringe or give a nervous…
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Does Happily Ever After Really Exist?

Does Happily Ever After Really Exist?

We grow up on “Happily Ever After.” The book ends happy. The movie ending makes us sigh with contentment. The…
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Remembrances and Winding Country Roads

Remembrances and Winding Country Roads

My son and I are driving to Meramec State Park on a sultry day. Windows down, Hank the Cowdog  audio…
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Why Laughter is So Contagious

Why Laughter is So Contagious

You hear someone laugh and what happens? You often suddenly stop and engage to see what is happening. All the…
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How to Handle the Hard No and Life’s Dissapointments

How to Handle the Hard No and Life’s Dissapointments

  Life sometimes doesn’t turn out as we expect. Sometimes it is so much harder and key dreams never come…
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Why Community is so Important

Why Community is so Important

Some mornings I lie in bed caught in that the half-awake-state that is so blissful and peaceful and I dream…
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The Perfect Gift

The Perfect Gift

It was one of those days where I was rushing here and there and trying to do three things at…
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Theresa Boedeker is a storyteller, humor hunter, and encourager of others. She tells stories to connect us to each other, bring hope, spread grace, and help us understand this lovely adventure called life. Join her as she unwraps life with words. Read more about her here.

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Ever wonder why flowers are my go-to pictures?

Why flowers, you may be thinking? Doesn't she have any friends or know any people? Attempting to get to the bottom of your questions, and my fascination with flowers, I conducted a Q & A.

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Striving for a life of perfection has no story. No humor. No memories. Forget perfection and go for human. Embrace the mistakes. No one remembers the nearly perfect Thanksgiving. But everyone talks for years about the Thanksgiving where Mr. Tom jumped from the platter while dad was attempting to carve him, slid across the table, and landed in Uncle Frank's lap. Ten years later they are still laughing about it, connecting over the story, and rejoicing in the adventure.

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