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Flourish in Progress. What is that, exactly? This blog is my project, a present to myself for my 30th birthday. To celebrate this milestone birthday, I wanted to keep a difficult resolution, meet a...
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The only thing you should worry about is the part you’re at right now.–a wise parent I spend too much time worrying about tomorrow, fretting over today, and mulling over yesterday. It takes a lot of...
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Monday Dare: It’s almost cake time, y’all
Every Monday, I’m picking from the List of Things to Do, Places to Go, Possible Acts that Help, and Possible Fun to Have. It’s a list I made before The Project started, and I’m still adding to it. If...
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It’s my birthday. I’m locked in the bathroom.
I would have posted sooner today, but I was too busy buying shit. Okay, that’s a lie, I haven’t purchased one thing yet. Only because I asked Harv to hide my wallet, his wallet, Cal’s piggy bank, and...
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Go Shorty, it’s your birthday.
This is my daughter, Cal. She turns 12 years old today. She has been with me forever. First in my heart, then in my belly, and now by my side. Dear Shorty, Of all my many blessings, you are the best....
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Monday Dare: 1/10/02
Every week, I challenge myself to a Monday Dare. You can click on the link if you’d like to see the complete list of Monday Dares or learn more about its origin. This week: Keep moving forward. At...
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Monday Dare: It’s always your favorite sins that do you in
Every week, I challenge myself to a Monday Dare. Click on the link if you’d like to see the complete list of Monday Dares or learn more about its origin. This week: Real talk I’m turning 32 next week....
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Monday Dare: Cake time, fuckers
Every week, I challenge myself to a Monday Dare. Click on the link if you’d like to see the complete list of Monday Dares or learn more about its origin. This week: Act like a lady You know that look...
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Shit. Another yearlong project? Kill me now. (Giveaway!)
Fuck. It’s the first time in 105 weeks that I’ve missed posting on Monday. I want to punch myself in the face. But as you know…… Every week, I challenge myself to a Monday Dare. Click on the link if...
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Monday Dare: Happy Birthday. I’m sorry I stole money from you. (& Cal’s...
Every week, I challenge myself to a Monday Dare. Click on the link to see the complete list of Monday Dares or learn more about its origin. This week: Celebrate. A LOT. Cal: Mommy, do you think we’re...
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My first rap. And a few additional notes.
After writing one hundred and…alright, look, I’m not exactly sure how many Monday Dares I’ve written. I tried several times to tally up the total by counting out loud while moving my left index finger...
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Ain’t nobody fresher than my muthafuckin clique
Hitting people became a “necessary” tool because I couldn’t string together six words to form pithy and biting comebacks. The right response usually manifested 45 minutes too late so I did a lot of...
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Ghetto University (Notes on Getting Over the Past)
Image: Flourish in Progress on Instagram The first time I landed in rehab, I met a woman who’s addiction ended up saving her life. She had two children, a husband, a home in the country, and a small...
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Thug Matrimony
Flourish in Progress on Instagram I don’t want to brag or anything, but I’ve only forgotten my wedding anniversary twice. Since I view life as a series of small victories, I’m not shy about reminding...
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Happy Birthday, Cal. I’m not good at much, but I will be good to you.
Sometimes it is too hard to write about love- the density of its emotions, the significance of its role, the fear of its absence, the silence after its exit. I have tried many times to tell my...
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Look at the Stars. Look How They Shine for You.
flourishinprogress on Instagram One of my favorite pastimes is hanging out with young children. Not necessarily because I like children, but because I’m pretty much going to be the smartest person in...
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