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          Musings on a Dumpster Fire–2020

          December 31, 2020

          Making Spirits Bright

          December 14, 2020

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          December 11, 2020

          A Chat about Murder and Medicine

          December 8, 2020

          It’s all about the brows

          October 2, 2020

          There’s Something About Sunscreen

          June 2, 2019

          49 and Feeling Fine

          February 7, 2019

          Kicking off SAMentine’s Month!

          February 1, 2019

          How Are You? That Heavy Holiday Question…

          December 13, 2019

          The Queen of Halloween

          October 30, 2019

          Self-Improvement September

          September 4, 2019

          Disconnecting to Reconnect

          June 21, 2019

          Who Do You Think You Are?

          June 30, 2020

          Wedding Gown Reinvented

          October 26, 2019

          John Hughes was my Stylist

          September 16, 2019

          They Call Me Mellow Yellow (or, how to wear your NO colors that bring you JOY)

          January 21, 2019

          The (Sweaty, Insomniac) Princess and the Pea

          May 2, 2018

          Higher Ground

          April 26, 2018

          Put the charcoal in the coconut 🎶🎵

          January 26, 2018

          Recognizing Burnout–Dr Amy Cannatta

          August 4, 2017

          Musings on a Dumpster Fire–2020

          December 31, 2020

          It’s all about the brows

          October 2, 2020

          More Love. More Life. More Joy.

          September 29, 2020

          Who Do You Think You Are?

          June 30, 2020

          Little fash blackbook

          July 3, 2018
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              Musings on a Dumpster Fire–2020

              December 31, 2020

              Making Spirits Bright

              December 14, 2020

              Special Celebrations

              December 11, 2020

              A Chat about Murder and Medicine

              December 8, 2020

              It’s all about the brows

              October 2, 2020

              There’s Something About Sunscreen

              June 2, 2019

              49 and Feeling Fine

              February 7, 2019

              Kicking off SAMentine’s Month!

              February 1, 2019

              How Are You? That Heavy Holiday Question…

              December 13, 2019

              The Queen of Halloween

              October 30, 2019

              Self-Improvement September

              September 4, 2019

              Disconnecting to Reconnect

              June 21, 2019

              Who Do You Think You Are?

              June 30, 2020

              Wedding Gown Reinvented

              October 26, 2019

              John Hughes was my Stylist

              September 16, 2019

              They Call Me Mellow Yellow (or, how to wear your NO colors that bring you JOY)

              January 21, 2019

              The (Sweaty, Insomniac) Princess and the Pea

              May 2, 2018

              Higher Ground

              April 26, 2018

              Put the charcoal in the coconut 🎶🎵

              January 26, 2018

              Recognizing Burnout–Dr Amy Cannatta

              August 4, 2017

              Musings on a Dumpster Fire–2020

              December 31, 2020

              It’s all about the brows

              October 2, 2020

              More Love. More Life. More Joy.

              September 29, 2020

              Who Do You Think You Are?

              June 30, 2020

              Little fash blackbook

              July 3, 2018
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      BLOG MOXIE

      Musings on a Dumpster Fire–2020

      I predicted at the start of 2020, it would be a remarkable year. Focus and Vision—words that beg to be used in conjunction with that powerful number— were thrown around like confetti. Roaring 20’s. Bring it on. Jubilee! 50 trips around the sun as well. I chose to embrace all I’ve learned
      December 31, 2020
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      BLOG HOLIDAY

      Making Spirits Bright

      One of My Very Favorite Gift Items in 2020 Bells on Bobtail ring, making spirits bright, what fun it is to make some drinks to celebrate holiday nights... I love to enjoy a cocktail by the tree or cheery fire at the holidays, AND I love to support local businesses, more than
      December 14, 2020
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      BLOG HOLIDAY

      Special Celebrations

      Beautiful children's books make for a fun treat with littles. Gathering for the holidays in 2020 definitely feels really surreal.  More closings, less festivity, and our shorter days are tough. I love my partnership with Allison Glen and Vietri, because they really outdid themselves in finding JOY this holiday. Vietri has a
      December 11, 2020
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      BLOG PODCAST

      A Chat about Murder and Medicine

      Meant for Moxie Podcast with Dr. Cyril Wecht--feeding my obsession with true crime! Dr. Cyril Wecht, former medical examiner and forensic pathologist, has a fascinating career.  I had the fortune to meet Dr. Wecht at a crime symposium where I (YES, truth) attended as "a fan." Dr. Wecht has been involved many
      December 8, 2020
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      BLOG HOLIDAY

      Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

      Shop Small at Allison Glen this holiday! I don't know about you, but I feel like Christmas 2020 is going to be ALL OUT!  I am so ready for my tree and lights and shopping. And while we cannot have the huge gatherings we have in the past, we should really all
      November 29, 2020
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      BLOG PODCAST

      The Dilemma

      Have you watched "Social Dilemma" on Netflix yet?  I, honestly, was avoiding it.  My entire business model is based in social media and engagement, so watching a documentary intended to scare the shit out of every social media user held NO interest for me. Even with everyone starting to talk about it,
      October 22, 2020
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      BEAUTY BLOG MOXIE

      It’s all about the brows

      I had great eyebrows in the 1980's.  Actually, we all did.  Gen X had the gift of Brooke Shields to lead us away from the tweezers.  The generation ahead of us, the boomers, had to undo the Twiggy trend as adults. And then, the late 90's happened.  It seems like every 20
      October 2, 2020
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      BLOG MOXIE

      More Love. More Life. More Joy.

      So we are in month 7 of COVID now, right?  Losing your mind yet? Y'all haven't heard much from me lately and there's a reason for that...I'm just unfocused.  The irony of the 2020 vision stuff is real.  We are in total upheaval and feeling struggle in our own ways. I am
      September 29, 2020
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      BLOG FASHION MOXIE

      Who Do You Think You Are?

      "Who does she think she is?" I used to have a friend who would say those words almost every time we were out together.  I would turn to look at the offender and it was typically a woman who was walking confidently to another table, likely well-dressed and offering a huge smile
      June 30, 2020
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      Fashion at a “Certain Age”

      Get ready for some language and truth serving. When I turned 50 in February (and let's be honest, also at age 40 ten years ago, and maybe even like age 15, 35 years ago), there were all these RULES about how we should dress as "well-seasoned" women.  Many of these rules were,
      June 25, 2020
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      BLOG

      Leveling up in Liminal Space

      About a year ago, I wrote a post about grief called "The Space in Between." Six months into the journey, I recognized that I was preparing our family for the major milestones with such fervor that they became less difficult for me--I had a job, and event, something OTHER upon which to
      May 5, 2020
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      BLOG MOXIE

      What’s this ENNEAGRAM Everyone is Talking About?

      Almost two years ago, a friend introduced me to the enneagram. The enneagram is a personality typography.  The enneagram is based off an ancient philosophy that there are nine distinct personality types, and is a very in-depth study of each of them. I became OBSESSED!  I found out from taking the RHETI
      May 3, 2020
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      BLOG PODCAST

      Podcasts with some Peace

      I have the pleasure of working in a group with some truly dynamic women.  Each entrepreneurs, we hold each other accountable to our goals. One of the women in my group is Donna Pinter.  She is a supremely talented artist, yet she also is a Reiki master, empath, and energy healer. During
      May 3, 2020
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      BLOG

      I Got Dressed Today! #goals from pandemic

      finally busted out the cutest top from The Loveliest This post has a slightly different format--FAUX journal.  I'm paraphrasing my mood, week to week.  I don't think I'm much different than anyone else, and hope it will resonate. March was hard.  Like really, really hard.  A total rollercoaster, I think we have
      April 5, 2020
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      BLOG MOXIE

      It’s my birthday. Again. Still?

      Did you think the birthday celebrations ended with Jubilee?  Heck no, but this one is different.   MOXIE MAMA IS 3 YEARS OLD TODAY! MORE CELEBRATIONS! When I started this three years ago, I was TERRIFIED!  Putting myself out there was scary.  To be honest, I still smile when I know someone
      March 3, 2020
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      BLOG PODCAST

      Leading with Empathy–new podcast

      I had the true privilege to interview my virtual mentor (and dare I say now, new friend) Riaz Patel recently. An odd connection on twitter led to some great conversations and ultimately, Moxie Mama itself. On the eve of Moxie Mama's 3rd birthday, I am happy to share this fantastic conversation about
      March 2, 2020
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      BLOG MOXIE

      Musings on Menopause (this one is for the ladies…)

      It's all fun and games until something bites you in the ass. I am LOVING this whole being 50 thing.  This weekend is a fun celebration, complete with crowns (jubilee IS a party fit for a queen, after all), I have friends visiting, I love who I am, what I stand for,
      February 20, 2020
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      BLOG MOXIE

      It’s Our Jubilee, Bitches….

      You...hey you! The strong and beautiful woman there. You seem anxious. Maybe a little sad Are you turning 50? That’s fabulous!  Yay, YOU! You say you feel tired, old? Less attractive?  Maybe a little scared for this next phase? Yeah, I know. Back when we were young and gravity had nothing on
      February 10, 2020
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      BLOG PODCAST

      On Throat Punches, Midlife, and Peeing Alone

      Several years ago, my mom sent me a book.  I am not a violent person, but would often use an expression of throat punching, so my mom sent me this book. As I read, I laughed until I snorted.  I began following the author, Jen Mann, on social media for my daily
      February 5, 2020
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      BLOG PODCAST

      Surviving a Serial Killer

      This is my friend Kathy--isn't she cute? You'd never know what a badass she is... 42 years ago, on January 14, 1978, an unknown man broke into the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University.  With a log from their wood pile in hand, he crept upstairs and proceeded to murder
      January 14, 2020
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      It’s raining. And cold. And Quarantined. It’s Friday. 

Last Friday was better. 

Traveling during Covid is very different BUT @waltdisneyworld was safe, sanitized, and spectacular!!! Working on a blog with all the details but for now, cheers to the weekend. 
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Today he turns 20!  How? When? My firstborn, the one who made me a mom, is 20 today! 

People often ask why we keep taking grown kids to @waltdisneyworld and really, this is why. Each phase with them is different and special. Revisiting rides they’ve always loved with new eyes (and a slower pace), keeps us all silly and young. 

Happy birthday to Conman. I love you #toinfinityandbeyond 
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Do you see confidence?  What of your personal experience did you assign to this image? 

I see one of the most anxious days of my life. @juliekahlbaugh and I did a shoot this day and she knew I was off. She saw, through her lens, what was inside of me.  She kept asking if I was ok. (And I am grateful for her empathy) 

I showed up that day. These photos got tons of likes and comments and, I’ll admit, compliments. This was October  of 2017 and I was in a triggered place. So while you may see a self-assured woman, I know she was vulnerable this day. 

Remember that everyone has a story. I’m sharing in an effort to be more authentic. Many people, myself included, see images in these places and make assumptions. I am an Enneagram 7, the enthusiast, and I do NOT like to sit in the quiet. The hard time. My own very noisy brain. 

In 2021, my word of the year is BE. To simply accept my whole story, warts and all. To approach each day with I am... 

*real 
*empathetic
*sensitive
*resilient 
*determined but also 
*scattered 
*growing
*curious

I have spent decades curating my own type of confidence. I don’t want to make apologies for successes but I also won’t hide the failures. 
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      mox-ie
      /mäksē/

      n. (informal) force of
      character, determination, or nerve.

      “When you’ve got moxie, you need the clothes to match”

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      The entries on this blog are intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or any form of prescription.