Category: Hearthside

Resting in the inbewteens

Posted on March 11, 2021 by CC

One of my best and truest friends turned 40 a few days ago. In this weird, always trying to see the wonderful, season of life, what would have been a large, possibly lavish, crowded blowout, had to take on a very different, though no… Continue Reading “Resting in the inbewteens”

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Saying “I Love You”

Posted on September 13, 2019 by CC

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What can I do, right now, in this extremely contemplative moment (besides still be drinking coffee at noon)!? WRITE…ok, cool, I know a place 😉 Five days in to year 37, on one of the MOST heavy/light weeks of the year… Continue Reading “Saying “I Love You””

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Edge of Thirty-Seven

Posted on September 9, 2019 by CC

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Depending on when you are reading this, I am either on the edge of 37 or, in fact, 37 years old. Blogs aren’t the place for writing books so I can’t fully describe here, all that 36 was filled with, however, I can tell… Continue Reading “Edge of Thirty-Seven”

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Feeling Life and Living Love

Posted on August 27, 2019 by CC

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It’s time for my yearly fundraising campaign!! Although, I wish I felt the enthusiasm of the exclamation points right now. I didn’t have one until two years ago, when I made a commitment to being more involved with the charity I support the most… Continue Reading “Feeling Life and Living Love”

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Bring Me to Life

Posted on July 18, 2019 by CC

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I was at a semi-local convention recently and was going to sing the above mentioned song…but I didn’t have to because someone else did…ok, I was singing too, from the crowd. I had to sing to ease the urge to cry…not tears of a… Continue Reading “Bring Me to Life”

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The Wonderful Thing about Lizzie

Posted on July 2, 2019 by CC

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If you follow me on Instagram (@onwanderwoodlane) you will already know the subject of the post because I @ her A LOT!!! We became friends YEARS ago via our various, mutual fandoms and haven’t looked back since! I admire so much about her… Continue Reading “The Wonderful Thing about Lizzie”

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What is Done in Love is Done Well

Posted on February 27, 2019 by CC

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By the title of this post you might think I am about to talk about a recent trip to my local Hallmark store. While I don’t have a moving greeting card purchase to share, I have found a place with just as much warmth,… Continue Reading “What is Done in Love is Done Well”

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Your Heart Is Welcome Here

Posted on February 13, 2019 by CC

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Before I say anything else, I want to say that if you don’t think there is a place in the world where the title of this post is true, please keep reading, because there is a place/space, I promise. The running joke of… Continue Reading “Your Heart Is Welcome Here”

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