Author: Kaci Alvarado
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Feature Friday Post: “From Donation to Deadlifts”
And let me tell you… pulling your own body weight off the ground with one kidney? That’s power.
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Grateful for This Canyon: Why Palo Duro Is My Favorite Place to Say ‘I Do’
When couples imagine an unforgettable place to say “I do,” few locations offer the kind of magic found in Palo Duro Canyon—the second-largest canyon in the U.S., nestled right here in the heart of West Texas. Whether you’re dreaming of a quiet sunrise ceremony or a golden-hour vow exchange surrounded by red rock cliffs and open…
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Burning Love: Texas is on Fire, Y’all!
This has nothing at all to do with fitness, and everything to do with the beautiful state that I call home…more specifically, the Texas Panhandle. Since Monday, over a million acres of land have burned. If you don’t know anything about the great State of Texas, let me educate you just a little bit: Texas…
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Journaling: The Sky Is Falling – Processing Grief
I have no real plan for this post, just feelings. This last week has been a beast! Do you ever have weeks like that? We all do, right?! Let me lay it out for you just a little bit… So both of my amazing kids are going through their own struggles right now…we are also…
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Seizing the Day: Pre-Spring Prep in an Unexpected January Heatwave
In the heart of winter, when the chill usually seeps deep into the bones and the gardens lie dormant, an extraordinary thing happened. The mercury climbed, and the air buzzed with an almost spring-like warmth, a balmy 70 degrees in the dead of January. It was a day that defied the norms, a gift amidst…
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Unlocking Nature’s Bounty: The Perks of a Texas Park Pass
Living a stone’s throw from the breathtaking Palo Duro Canyon, I’m reminded daily of the natural treasures that Texas holds. But what amplifies this blessing is my trusty Texas Parks Pass, a key to exploring the vast and vibrant outdoors that the Lone Star State offers. The pass is more than just a ticket to…
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Tech Tuesday: Strava
Hi there! I will tell you right now that I am no technical guru…I used to be, but, well, tech moves so much faster than me nowadays. I am still learning to use Instagram, so if you’re a genius at “the Gram” help a girl out. Anyway, back to Strava. I use Strava mostly for…
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Starting Over…again
…new porch, new office, whole new outlook on life….new blog….new starts….so Howdy! Hey y’all! Welcome!
