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Here We Go: Another Personal Update

Reading Time: 6 minutes

So personal updates can feel a little like coming out of the bathroom with toilet paper stuck on my shoe? Talking about my life, as well as finding material my four teenagers rubber stamp, feels…well. Awkward.

But I do appreciate the ways so many of you follow this blog, occasionally reaching out with your thoughts and encouragement. So consider this a right-back-at-ya.

Pull up a chair. read more

Personal Update: The Latest in the Little Stuff

Reading Time: 8 minutes

So usually you’re following my life at a bit of a remove. But it seems (weirdly) you like a personal update on my life this side of the screen. You will not get them crazy-often, because I find The Janel Show makes me cringe like you might with a loud potato-chip eater.

But I do enjoy connecting with you people.

So here’s a list of 8 things swirling around in my life right now–as if we were sitting down for a latte. (Decaf, please. I am told people like me should not be caffeinated.) read more

Personal Life Update: Boring? Fascinating?

Reading Time: 5 minutes
family personal update

My family, end of 2019.

So usually I’m squirreling away posts with ideas in case you’re stomping through some of the same territory I am: Kids failing a band audition (and helping them deal with failure). Teens whose choices scare the crap out of you. Wondering if you’re burning out.

But every now and then, maybe some of you want an update on my life this side of the screen. (Maybe you don’t.) read more

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