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Tech Tuesday: The Day My Laptop Swelled Under Pressure
Friday my laptop tried to take itself out. Not metaphorically. Literally. It overheated. It got stuck in a boot loop. And the battery swelled into what can only be described as a “spicy pillow.” My son (who started his new job at HP Saturday — suspicious timing, honestly) had to disconnect the battery to stop…
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When the World Feels Just A Little Too Loud
There are seasons when the world feels unbearably loud. Not just noisy — loud. The headlines.The opinions.The tragedies.The “urgent” notifications.The expectations.The pressure to respond to everything.The pressure to have a take on everything.The pressure to be everything. And if you’re someone like me — someone who feels deeply, notices patterns, reads micro-expressions, tracks tone shifts,…
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I Made a Thing (and Let It Be Enough)
I almost didn’t tell anyone about it. Not because it wasn’t good.Not because it didn’t matter.But because finishing something — and then letting it exist — is vulnerable in a way I’m still learning how to hold. Today, I launched my first digital planner: Coach Sunshine’s Weekly Workout & Nutrition Planner. That sentence alone feels…
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🌿 Wellness Wednesday: It’s Okay to Hurt
Grief is the cost of deep love. And while the world keeps moving, your heart may still be standing in the quiet space where someone once was. If you’re missing a loved one today, please hear this: your pain is yours, and it’s okay to feel it. You don’t have to explain it. You don’t…
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🥾 Trail Tuesday: Toad Suck Bog & the Blooming Canyons
🗓 Date: May 25, 2025📍 Location: Palo Duro Canyon State Park🚶♀️ Trails Explored: Sunflower & Cottonwood⏱ Time on Trail: ~2.5 hours📏 Distance: Approx. 5.2 miles This week’s Trail Tuesday takes us deep into the heart of Palo Duro Canyon, where the wildflowers are thriving, the lizards are fast, and yes—you’ll find yourself stepping through a…
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Thankful Thursdays: Thankful for the Trail and the People On It
Some days I have to stop and take a deep breath—not because I’m tired, but because I’m overwhelmed with gratitude. Twelve years ago, I said yes to becoming a living kidney donor. I didn’t know then how fully that “yes” would change me. I just knew someone needed help—and I had a spare. Since then,…
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Trail Tuesdays: The Path to Strong is Never Straight
Trail Tuesdays Murph Prep, Mindset, and Muscle on the Move Some Tuesdays, the trail is dusty and wild. Other days, it’s made of air squats, push-ups, and sit-ups in a quiet room while my muscles burn and my mind fights to stay present. Either way, it’s always a trail—a path that winds through challenge, grit,…
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Marriage & Meaning Mondays: “The Trail Less Intended” – A Palo Duro Canyon Wedding Adventure
Weddings are always full of love, laughter… and sometimes a little unexpected adventure! A few weeks ago, I had the honor of officiating the sweetest ceremony for Ben & Lina on the stunning CCC Trail at Palo Duro Canyon. Their vows were heartfelt, the setting was breathtaking, and the love between them was absolutely radiant.…
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Sunshine Says: What Being Called Sunshine Means to Me
I didn’t choose the nickname Sunshine. It found me—gently, over time—through the people who saw light in me before I always could see it in myself. Sometimes it was a passing comment:“You’re such a ray of sunshine.”Other times, it came in moments when I was holding space for someone else—offering comfort, encouragement, or just showing…
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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…