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The Old Man & The Sea vs The Pearl

Ernest Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea vs John Steinbeck, The Pearl The Old Man and the Sea speaks to me of a journey, venturing towards a goal no matter what, daring to fight and not giving up, staying the storm and holding on despite adversity. It doesn’t say this in a fierce way;… Continue reading The Old Man & The Sea vs The Pearl

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Welcoming 2016

From a fellow athlete in Phoenix, Arizona and beautiful-spirited friend. She’s also on a Paralympic Games Road to Rio 2016 mission!

laceyjhenderson's avatarLacey Henderson

Before the New Year I wanted to get a quick D&M (deep and meaningful) blog upon reviewing 2015 and all that has passed.

It was another year of transition, a little turmoil and a lot of learning. For me, the year was full of emotions and at times felt incredibly treacherous.

It was a sea with violent waters and while I fought, struggled, and somehow managed to keep my head above the water. (At least what feels like enough to survive.) I’m so glad that 2016 offers such hope and honestly homeostasis where the same crashing waters will calm and I will find solace in the new norms I’ve made and accepted for myself.

2015 was a year of gratitude for my family, and the families I have made for myself throughout my life. I learned that, as humans, the families we are born into often unintentionally create shaky foundations…

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The Frugal Foodie – Budget Dining Out

Obviously I'm often wary about how much I'm spending because I am definitely living on a massively frugal budget right now, but I do believe in trying new foods and food combos as often as possible. Although one of my new friends from Phoenix may not agree; he coaxes me to eat a new item every… Continue reading The Frugal Foodie – Budget Dining Out