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freedomforthetaking
Jul 16, 20244 min read
Stop Trying To Sell Your Shit
I finally made it to my goal and biked into Echelon Coffee in Springfield. It was a little over 19 miles and most of the route was...
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freedomforthetaking
May 21, 20243 min read
The Little Coffee Shop I Love
Today feels a bit nostalgic. We move in two weeks. Today might be the last time I ride my bike into town, to my favorite coffee shop....
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freedomforthetaking
Oct 31, 20235 min read
Running For My Life
Sometimes my mind is like a playground. It feels like one of those huge, innovative playgrounds tailored to inspire children’s...
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freedomforthetaking
Oct 3, 20235 min read
"Dear Triggered Me"
Dear Triggered Me, You have survived a lot of shit. You have somehow managed to stay alive amidst some very traumatic situations. These...
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freedomforthetaking
Apr 4, 20235 min read
Free the Feet!
GUESS WHAT?????!!!!!!! Today I was able to ride my bike into town!!! Last night Nate had me try on my biking shoes that clip onto the...
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freedomforthetaking
Mar 24, 20233 min read
“Wisdom from a 10-year-old”
Yesterday, I found my eyes filling with tears as I recounted some earlier incidents. At the doctor, they didn’t take me to a different...
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freedomforthetaking
Feb 24, 20232 min read
“Sticky Notes” My new best friends
On the wall in front of my desk, I have 4 sticky notes. I put them there to remind me that it’s okay to struggle. For some reason, it...
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freedomforthetaking
Feb 3, 20235 min read
“So you think you know me?”
I love crazy. I love new, weird ideas. I love to explore. I love to discover silly ways to do the mundane, everyday things. I love to act...
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freedomforthetaking
Jan 17, 20235 min read
Is it Magic?
Last night I watched a Netflix special about the 2 young men, Feliks Zemdegs and Max Park, who made world records for solving a Rubik’s...
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freedomforthetaking
Jan 13, 20234 min read
Quietness is Shit Scary
This week I forced myself to take some time to be quiet. I went to a nearby creek, leaned against an old bridge with the water rushing...
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