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Most things become funny with hindsight

Most things become funny with hindsight

"This'll all seem funny one day.""Look on the bright side. In twenty years, you'll laugh about this."Hard to believe when something horrible is happening in your life. But often true. Most horrible things become funny with hindsight. Or, if not ...

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I haven’t found my voice yet

Don't take this literally. I haven't lost my speaking voice. Much to my husband's disappointment.This is a post about writing. I haven't yet found my writing voice.Or re-found it. I first discovered my writing voice in high school.Somewhat ironically ...

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Treat every discussion about what you do for a living like a job interview

Someone I know recently forwarded me an email from their workplace asking for ideas for a tagline to go on a new brochure. 'A word game for you to ponder today.' I thought of a few possibilities, typed them out, and got ready to hit send. But I ...

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Hi! I’m Emily

I parent. I write. I blog. I play with words and numbers in my head. Constantly. It's crowded in there.

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