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My daily horoscope often reminds me: “Small, everyday rituals are the heartbeat of your life. Consistency here will provide you with the stability you need to do your work in the larger world.” This certainly holds truth, at least in my experience. Naturally there is comfort in what is known, such as knowing you are […]
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The holidays are here again, and despite all the ways the holidays are going to look different this year, I’m still feeling the holiday cheer and getting into the Christmas spirit. The holidays might be looking different for many of us this season. Whether money is tighter than normal, a spot at the holiday dinner […]
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Every year I set goals to try to work towards living a more sustainable lifestyle, but I think we can all agree this has been a tough year for motivation and progress. I’ve admittedly fallen off track with my sustainable goals, especially with an influx of take out due to the COVID quarantine. Today I’m […]
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After completing my master’s program and finishing up my tenure with the Smithsonian’s ocean education platform, the Ocean Portal, I thought a change in scenery was much needed and deserved. So back in May I left the north east and moved to Florida to start my new career as a freelance writer in a new […]
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My best friend Tori and I have set out to investigate questions, interests, and popular thought through a relaxed, relatable, open conversation on our new podcast, Wait, Why? Episode 1 is here now! This week ,the we provide insight into why we created the podcast. The episode includes a fun Q&A where we interview each […]
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A week ago today, I went through the heart-aching process of burying my beloved mother. My world became darker, but heaven got a whole lot brighter. I truly can’t believe you’re gone, but I also can’t believe how lucky I was to have you as my mom. I never had to look far for a […]
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Me 2020 ✊🏽 Grandma 1956 In the years between these photos so much has changed, but still so little progress has been made. Why have I been told before “ you’re so white” What am I doing that’s reserved for white people So much so that I’m no longer true to the color of my […]
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“And when the danger passed, and the people joined together again, they grieved their losses, and made new choices, and dreamed new images, and created new ways to live and heal the earth fully, as they had been healed.” – Vella It’s hard to reflect on things when were still in the thick of the […]
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Hello everyone, it’s Hannah! The gal behind Thoughts and Thank Yous. I’m stopping in on this Friday for a formal hello and to give you all some updates happening around my website! Housekeeping One of the most important and likely most obvious updates is that I’ve done away with the name Thoughts and Thank Yous. […]
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Or at least reduce! Sharing 3 products that I use pretty much everyday that help minimize plastic waste! 1. Myro Deodorant : Myro is an all-natural plant-based deodorant that uses a refillable case! You can buy refills individually or get them set to monthly shipments (aka never go out to buy deodorant again). Myro’s […]
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