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When Worlds Collide

July 27, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Often I run into someone who is a softball parent, sometimes I see someone who is a college instructor. Occasionally I meet a military spouse or caregiver. I even get to chat with other veterans from time to time. Often my worlds of mom, parent, teacher, wife, etc. collide with something and it will blow my mind. This happened in my small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2017, blog, books, deployment, journey, poetry, spouses, Veterans, writing group

Taking Time to Unplug…

July 10, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Life is busy and chaotic at times. I cannot get everything done on my "to-do" list at times. That is annoying to me. I should be able to get all the things done--right? Do you feel this way? Are you overwhelmed? Last week was a bad week, and when I say bad I mean that it was full of stress--papers to grade, emails to respond to--things to do with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2017, anxiety, blog, books, breathe, family, feel good, journey, love, smile, spouses

Finally Friday!

June 2, 2017 by Cathrine Hoekstra

Have any of you felt like this is the longest week ever? Maybe you have been looking forward to Friday since last Friday. I know that this has been a long week, and I am SO glad it is finally Friday! I found some interesting reading material this week, and once again, wanted to share that with you all. Sherman Alexie...read his work. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 2017, books, feel good, smile

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