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freedomforthetaking
Feb 53 min read
Time For A New Adventure
Hello, my beautiful friends! Today I am home resting on my couch, trying to get well. Our family has had the flu all week—fevers,...
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freedomforthetaking
Dec 24, 20245 min read
Death Sucks
This morning it was 22 degrees with 18mph winds, making it feel like 11 degrees. I bundled up like no one’s business and headed out into...
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freedomforthetaking
Nov 6, 20244 min read
Happy Halloween!!!
The day I am writing this is Halloween - if you haven’t guessed. I rode my unicycle 3 miles to our local coffee shop this morning - in...
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freedomforthetaking
Aug 28, 20242 min read
"A Cup Of Life"
You guys, I may have found my new favorite coffee shop. I have had some really good lattes over the past two years of blogging. Some...
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freedomforthetaking
Jul 2, 20244 min read
How To Be As Flexible As Concrete
Today I rode the Frisco Highland Trail 5.8 miles for part of my ride into Springfield. At first, I didn’t think I would enjoy this trail...
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freedomforthetaking
Jun 25, 20244 min read
"Poison Abby"
I have poison ivy on my boob. Not that you needed to know that but it’s the truth. I think I got it while weed-eating our ranch last...
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freedomforthetaking
Jun 18, 20245 min read
How Coconut Oil Traumatized Me
Wow. It’s been a hectic past two weeks. We moved our whole family and farm to a quiet spot near Springfield, MO. It was stressful trying...
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freedomforthetaking
Jan 16, 20244 min read
“Escaping the Zoo”
I’m sitting next to the window at my favorite coffee shop, soaking in the warm rays of the sun as I blog. It was another cold ride into...
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freedomforthetaking
Dec 26, 20234 min read
Permission to Deviate!
I love lists. I love a solid plan. I love having my week figured out ahead of time. I love knowing what I need to do and exactly how I...
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freedomforthetaking
Mar 31, 20233 min read
Yoga Life Lessons
Good morning!! This week I did my first-ever hour-long yoga session. Now mind you, I have been doing yoga every week consistently for...
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