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When a Halftime Show Says More About Us Than the Music Ever Could
I didnât watch the Super Bowl halftime show last night, but I woke up to such a wave of opinions â sharp, angry, and honestly exhausting opinions â that I finally sat down with a cup of tea and watched Bad Bunnyâs performance . And do you know what happened? I smiled. I felt my shoulders loosen. And my feet wanted to dance. It made me wonder: What exactly are people so angry about? Because from where I sit â a conservative woman who has lived a lot of life, who has known deep
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đź Honeyâs Sourdough Breakfast Bars
A cozy, wholesome way to use your sourdough discard â and fill your home with the most heavenly scent. Thereâs something so comforting about creating a recipe that turns âextraâ into something extraordinary. Thatâs exactly what these breakfast bars do. Theyâre a beautiful way to use your sourdough discard instead of wasting it, and they come together with real, nourishing ingredients that make your whole kitchen smell like cinnamon, citrus, warmth, and home. These bars are te
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đż Nourishing the Heart & Brain: A Hopeful Guide to Lifelong Wellness
by MaryNell â written from the heart, with love, curiosity, and science Thereâs something incredibly powerful about learning how our daily choices shape the future of our hearts and minds. Food, movement, and small, steady habits have enormous influence. This isnât about fear. Itâs about confidence, prevention, and taking ownership of our lifeâs story. Below is a roadmap to help you become the director of your own long, healthy lifetime. â¤ď¸ Foods That Support Arterial Health
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Strong, But Still Human: Learning to Honor the Ache and Let It Heal
I went to my endocrinologist today, and for reasons I donât fully understand, every visit with her seems to open a tender place inside me. Maybe itâs because sheâs one of the few people who has witnessed the full arc of my medical journey. Maybe itâs because sitting in that exam room reminds me of the truth I rarely give myself permission to say: I have endured a tremendous amount of trauma. On the drive home, I listened to Chapter 8 of Dr. Bâs new book, Plant Powered Plus, w
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