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I’m going to carry on the way I would any other Sunday. I’m hearing a lot of despair talk around me (for good reason). I don’t want to be stuck in despair though. I gave myself some time to grieve but I’ve decided to use that energy to keep helping my community and find ways to take action locally. In the past I’ve gotten bogged down by not being able to solve a problem rather than just contributing to being *part* of the solution. It’s gonna take push back from all of us. That’s where I’m coming from. I am going to keep encouraging people around me to be more aware and make a difference in whatever way they can, and keep doing the same myself.

(PS, I’m going to anticipate I will have times of despair in the coming years as well. Seriously, no judgment if that’s where anyone is right now.)

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Recommended listening for today, extra episode of Vibe Check: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vibe-check/id1637476174?i=1000684645813

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Saw this title pop up on my phone and thought, YEP. I know the answer to that one 😅 Virginia, I was at an event at my kids’ elementary school this weekend, and a very cool mom asked me, “have you read Fat Talk?” 🤩 So carry that happy moment with you on this scariest Sunday.

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Ahh! Love cracking the cool mom demo. Thank you!

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I will be fighting back in whatever ways I can as the opportunity presents itself, tho this particular week is a news blackout for me…. I cannot see the face or hear the voice nor watch all the jerks bow the knee. Sigh…. Going hyperlocal, trying to be happy and grateful for the small miracles of the everyday beauty of the earth and the people around me.

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And eating comfort food!

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Virginia, congrats on the paperback and I want to know about your outfit and boots. You’re looking amazing. And thank you this is a scary week

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I need to do a better pic of that outfit and then will share all the details!

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Yes please! I need those boots and I have that dress so those boots solve my “what to wear with this dress” problem.

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I bought a walking pad and didn't really like it. People never talk about how loud it is and how it's hard to keep your balance. Thankfully it was very easy to unload on FB Marketplace.

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I’ve been interested in one to walk while watching tv and was also worried about balance. Which brand did you get?

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I got this one - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D17HMQXT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

If you're worried about balance, I would get one that has a handle. I could never fully get used to it.

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