Capital Fun: Exploring Topeka History and Local Eats with My Granddaughter

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to Life Captured! Have you ever visited Topeka, Kansas? Beyond being the state capital, it sits right at the geographic center of the lower 48 states. It’s also a city packed with incredible history. For instance, did you know that Topeka lawyer Harry Colmery actually drafted the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of … Read more

My Cancer Journey: The Plan (Part 2)

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Hi, welcome back to Life Captured. Last week, I shared Part 1 of my diagnosis. Today, we move from the chaotic emergency room to my official hospital room. I also want to introduce a man who changed my life forever. Meeting Dr. Andersen Meet Dr. Andersen. I love this man. It is not a romantic love, … Read more

Estate Sale Escapist: Because “hoarder” is such a heavy word.

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Hi everyone, and welcome back to Life Captured. For this My Sunday Snapshot, I’m breaking my ‘fewer words’ rule to talk about something heavy. Hoarding is a deeply personal and difficult mental health challenge. It’s important to acknowledge that the burden isn’t just felt by the person living through it. It’s a weight that neighbors … Read more

Every Day Is… (Loading)

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A living post for an evolving life. Hi, welcome to Life Captured. Yesterday, I had one of those rare, quiet moments where I realized just how much beauty is tucked into the corners of a normal day. It hit me: “Every day is…” something. Sometimes it’s breathtaking, sometimes it’s just messy and real, but it is always … Read more