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Remember the time we…

life reflections remembrance storytelling Mar 06, 2025

Last week, I spent four days in a beautiful mountain cabin—a big treat for this flatland Florida girl! It was a special trip to celebrate my friend Heather’s 50th birthday, and I had the honor of leading a collaborative birthday ritual. As each woman shared memories, blessings, and words of love, we created a sister circle that reminded me just how precious friendships are.

I was also inspired to reach out to my friend Jim and reminisce about a great memory we shared in 2016. Both experiences—h...