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17,849.That’s the number of days from the day I was born until the day my mom died. I had her for 17,849 days. And while that sounds like a big number—like a lifetime of moments and memories—it will never feel like enough. One item on my bucket list was to get a second tattoo. Originally,… Read more
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For most of my adult life, I’ve been utterly captivated by the aurora borealis. The idea of standing beneath those dancing lights filled me with a kind of childlike excitement. Last year, during a JMU football game of all places, we heard the Northern Lights were visible as far south as Virginia. I immediately made… Read more
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45 items to go on the 50 by 50 journey! We are what you might call a concert family. We love music, and we love experiencing it live. So when my daughter Sarah asked me to attend the All Things Go Music Festival with her this year, I didn’t hesitate for a second. As Eric… Read more
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Since we were already down in Harrisonburg for the JMU game, we figured—why not check a fun one off my bucket list? #13: Visit a Buc-ee’s. ✔️ For those unfamiliar, Buc-ee’s isn’t just a gas station—it’s a full-blown cultural experience. Founded in Texas back in 1982, Buc-ee’s is like if a convenience store, bakery, sweet… Read more
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I didn’t expect to check off another item from my 50 by 50 bucket list so soon, but here we are! Since Eric and Jake left for their long boys’ weekend on Thursday night, I’ve had a quiet house—and with that, the rare gift of time. I used it to finally tackle a project that’s… Read more
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On August 4, I officially crossed off the very first item on my 50 by 50 bucket list: Learn to play mahjong. Let me just say this — it’s nothing like the computer version I used to play. Not even close. Luckily, I had the best possible teacher. My dear, kind, endlessly patient friend Caryn… Read more
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This list is a mix of big dreams, little adventures, and meaningful moments I want to experience before I turn 50. Some of these have been on my mind for years, and others came to me as I thought about how I really want to spend the next 489 days. It’s not about perfection—it’s about… Read more
50 Goals; 1 Life 