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Old Lady Lit #Fleurish

I’m getting older. I like it. #Fleurish

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Goddess of the Road #Fleurish

Saying goodbye to my goddess of the road. #Fleurish

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Underpants On My Jacket #MentalHealthMonth

Underpants stuck to your jacket could just be the defining moment of your whole self-awareness. #MentalHealthMonth

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You Have What You Need [#TheFlyingMom]

Have you ever traveled with only the clothes on your back? This past holiday season I was given the gift to actually live with a belief I’ve embraced but never lived by truly traveling with what you have & are wearing right now. From a very young age I have gravitated towards inspirational/motivational books, self […]

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Concrete Conflict #Gratitude

As I write this I’m sitting at one of my favorite spots, listening to some wonderful live music, & contemplating things in my life. Something that jumped out at me is how we have the freedom to voice our opinions even when they don’t always line up with what others think. And that’s ok. In […]

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Thankful Kentuckian [#YesGratitudeSeries]

What am I thankful for?  Many, many things. My grandmother who is my best friend, my confidant, and the one that supports me incessantly. My friends – some of which I truly consider to be family. My education. My freedom. My business. My sweet Muffie, a rescued kitty.  However, that’s not what I want to […]

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To Life…All Of It [#YesGratitudeSeries]

There’s a line from a beloved film that captures my life philosophy well. It says… I’ve always been a perpetually positive person, but my smiles aren’t empty. They’re fueled by people, places, things & experiences that fill me with joy no matter what circumstances I find myself in. Here are a few sources of smiles […]

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Find Your Story [#The Flying Mom]

“Maris, the only difference between you and your captain will be your stories. The airlines will always be there. Go find your stories.” he said as we stood around the hangar on the north shore. I had come to know Bruce through his love for Stearmans and my gravitation towards hearing that melody of the […]

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Embracing The Hard Parts Of Growth [#TheFlyingMom no. 4]

This week was met with giggles and laughter as I walked through the doors of the Training Center to start the path of being an airline pilot. I’m shy of 38, and surprisingly not the oldest in my class. There’s half a dozen who have made a career change into the unknown, to spread their […]