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If I only had some grace

If I only had some grace

Ever wondered what song you'd sing if you met Dorothy on the Yellow Brick Road? If I Only Had a Brain? If I Only Had a Heart? If I Only Had the Nerve? Or something else entirely? I don't wonder. I know. And now, I'm singing it for you. And ...

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Things it’s difficult to do with your non-dominant arm/hand

Things it’s difficult to do with your non-dominant arm/hand

Brush your teethBrush your hairWash your hairDry your hairTie your hair upDress yourselfDress a toddlerDress a babyApply make-up (especially when you're useless at it to begin with!)Spread butter on toastCut toast (or any food) into ...

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Dumb ways to get hurt (the reader remix)

In November, I wrote a song (well, the lyrics) about the myriad ways I've hurt myself in the past.I kept a few in reserve, and asked you to share a tale or two of uncoordinated woe, thinking I'd add a few verses.But the response was huge. HUGE. HUGE! ...

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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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