Ordinary Mer

A Brief Interlude

I had grand visions of unlimited writing time when I imagined my Thanksgiving break, but alas, life had other plans. Between maximizing time with family, dealing with unexpected dramas and getting back on track at work, the posts I had in my head just weren’t what I wanted to post. So, I offer you a [...]

Prayers of Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I’m so thankful and grateful for so many things this year. More than ever before, I feel like I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be, doing what I’m supposed to be doing and, most importantly, I’m happy. I wish you the very happiest of Thanksgivings and hope you enjoy these prayers and [...]

The Girl Effect

As an adolescent, I was a fairly typical, self-centered tween and teen, believing with certainty that my world revolved around me and my life. I was consumed with school, with friends, with the latest pop songs on the radio and the latest gossip heard in the hallways. I took flute lessons and competed in equestrian [...]

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