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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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            • WHAT IS MOXIE MAMA®?
            • WHO IS SAM DITKA?
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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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      June 30, 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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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
      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,
      January 14, 2020
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      BLOG MOXIE

      The Roaring 20’s and My Words for Them…

      Three words for the year. This year, I'm keeping them in verb state and present tense. This seems
      January 1, 2020
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      ABOUT SAM

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      EXTROVERT. IMAGE CONSULTANT. SPEAKER. MAMA. STYLIST. WIFE. AIREDALE "TERROR" LOVER. OVER-USER OF EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!

      Short attention span? Great 30 second overview of my current obsessions and what I do.  Cameos from Guinness the Menace and our squatter dog, Eli.  Swearing included.

      MOXIE

      My Own “Midlife Becoming”

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      Finding MY Moxie

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      Are you Meant for Moxie?

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      🌞 here comes the sun 🌞 

Thank you for all the comments and check-ins from my last post. I hate that ANY of us feels this way, but it’s also nice to know we do all feel fatigued right now. 

We have some house projects going on. Spring cleaning, an overdue update to a bath, growing up a kiddo room—making our home our sanctuary is more important than ever. 
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No filter on this glorious sunny day. Appropriately, the sun is blissful for @georgeharrisonofficial ‘s birthday. 
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#nofilterchallenge #beatlesfan #herecomesthesun #mentalhealthcheckin #covidishard #homeiswhereyourheartis #makeyourhomebeautiful #makeyourhomeyourhaven #bathroommakeover
      👑 one year ago, I was the fucking Queen of SHEBA👑 Today I am a puddle bingeing Netflix. (Swipe)

The covid edition of #howitstartedvshowitsgoing sucks. Seeing the memories of the best birthday, the JUBILEE, has me really struggling. When friends say “your party was the last really fun thing we did,” I break a little. We haven’t been able to celebrate anything the way we want or deserve. IN A YEAR. THIS IS NOT WHAT 50 was supposed to be. 
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I am really sad. I miss people. I miss fun. I miss spontaneity. Going out requires SO MUCH WORK, I rarely want to do it. 
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One of the biggies on the “mental health checklist” is no longer finding joy in what used to bring you joy.  I am scattered. Unfocused. Adrift. I need to acknowledge the toll it’s taking. 
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I’m not in search of huge gatherings or couture. But an excuse to put on PANTS and have someone see my lipstick would be a great start. I am weary of hiding. I am finished with isolation. I am struggling with the weight of the dark clouds. We all are. We need to shine.
      New Job Title. Approach at your own risk. 
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Setting boundaries is a skill I’ve learned later in life. Maybe it was because my little people (not so little anymore) were watching. Maybe it’s just because I got tired of caring when others were hating. 
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Whatever the reason, midlife is freeing in this way. My people know they’re my people. I care deeply and love hard until I don’t.Honestly, this is the core of real confidence to me. 
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Be a g-d cheetah. Watch your
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#confidentwomen #confidencecoaching #zfg #zfgvn #over50bloggers #reclaimyourpower #leadbyexample❤️ #empoweredempath #leadwithlove #leadwithempathy #goddamncheetah #letitburn
      As I drive to the last club volleyball tournament on Valentine’s Day, it occurred to me that the idea of the day need not be about only romantic love. If you have love in your life—celebrate that today. Watching my son play the sport that he loves and sharing that joy with Himself is LOVE. Do something you love. Call someone you love. Love 💕 yourself and others. (And come back tonight for the giveaway!!!) 
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#valentinesday2021 #sharethelove❤️ #momoftwoboys #sportsmomlife #familylove💟 #loveyourfamily #loveyourspouse #loveyourself💕 📸 @disneyphotopass
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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.