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Want God to laugh? Make a Plan!
It was Monday. My mom’s delicious German chocolate cake was officially done (hallelujah), and I was back on my fitness journey. I was feeling motivated, clear-headed, and ready to ease into the week with intention. Step one: clear space in my room. That meant relocating a temporary clothing rack down to the basement. Simple. Harmless. Productive. And then— crack . The metal pole hit the glass casing around a lightbulb. In a split second, shattered glass came down and a shard
Erin Barnett
Dec 30, 20252 min read


Ease On Down The Road!
It's a cloudy afternoon and I'm singing to the top of my lungs “Ease on Down the Road” from The Wiz , as I take my twists out. Out of...
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Sep 14, 20252 min read


Forty-Fine & Faith-Filled: What Surfers in Laguna Taught Me About Life at 49
I turned 49 this week. 🙌🏾 💅💃🏽 Sunsets are my favorite :) There was no giant party. No big reveal. Just the ocean, the sunrise, and...
bgdchicago
Jun 27, 20252 min read


The Realest Cheat Code for Confidence
In a world where everything feels out of our control, the good news is: there is something you can control — your self work. No one ever...
bgdchicago
Apr 11, 20252 min read
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