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Getting Through the Tube

Getting Through the Tube

  Sometimes the past sneaks up and bonks you on the head with a two-by-four and you are left gasping…
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Why is There Always Something to Complain About?

Why is There Always Something to Complain About?

  It seems we don’t have to look far. Maybe just in the mirror. Or at our house or apartment….
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How to Stop an Argument

How to Stop an Argument

  It’s a good feeling when people agree with us. When the person we are talking to is nodding their…
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Learning to Play, Again

Learning to Play, Again

  When was the last time you played? Where you did something so fun you lost the track of time?…
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Sometimes We Need a Re-Do!

Sometimes We Need a Re-Do!

  Sometimes you just need a reset. A do over. A mulligan. Another try. And not just me, but other…
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What Voices Are You Listening To?

What Voices Are You Listening To?

I come from a family of red heads. My parents had red hair. 4 of my 6 siblings had red…
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Impressing Others is a Tricky Business

Impressing Others is a Tricky Business

Why is that sometimes when we are trying to impress others all the magnetic poles line up to foil our…
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Exploding Expectations

Exploding Expectations

  Sometimes when I look back on my expectations, I laugh. Probably because some distance has developed and I am…
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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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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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