

Claira
Jun 5, 20243 min read
Perseverance in all seasons
The last month or so, I have felt like God is testing me, or maybe trying to show me something. Either I have been too stubborn to see...
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Claira
Apr 11, 20242 min read
Sun Face, Moon Face
I have been working on an essay for my philosophy course focused on western religions. Grueling work you know? 8 to 10 page requirement,...
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Claira
Mar 31, 20242 min read
Chaos and Catching Up
Oh my goodness, how I have missed my 217 family the last three weeks! I figured a chaotic catchup was well overdue. The last couple of...
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Claira
Mar 16, 20242 min read
Pictures, Memories, Villages
We have all heard the age old quote, “It takes a village to raise a child.” And my boy? Does he have a village. He is surrounded by love...
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Claira
Mar 12, 20243 min read
Seven Years
Seven years has always been a big milestone for me. The first time this milestone became a goal, was after reading a post- that...
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Claira
Mar 5, 20243 min read
Patience in Affliction
A few weeks back, I was talking with Justin and Mitchell about how I struggle to write when my head feels overfilled. Like maybe if I put...
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Claira
Feb 15, 20243 min read
Sun in Face Moments
During my most recent supportive art group, I asked everyone to share a “sun in face moment.” I have defined sun in face moments, as...
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Claira
Jan 27, 20242 min read
The Best Stories Come from Evil Authors
I’m a single mom, of course I binge watch Grey’s Anatomy. Let me tell you, have I been checking off every cliche on the list with the...
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Claira
Jan 6, 20243 min read
Gut Feelings, Pseudo Monsters, and Elusive Moments
Prior to Christmas, I was invited to a church service that took place the day before the Solstice. The focal point of this church service...
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Claira
Jan 1, 20242 min read
Round the Sun again
I’m sure I won’t be the first of our new year to wish you a happy one. Perhaps I’ll be the first to tell and remind you the pride you...
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Claira
Dec 22, 20232 min read
Monster Breaths and Mac-Cheese
Anytime my child and I go through a proportionate change in our lives, he expresses his confusion the way most three year olds do. He...
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Claira
Dec 14, 20233 min read
There is Reason, There is Happiness
I was late to work the day my truck decided to add part time roller coaster to its resume. My day started monotonously similar to any...
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