The Magpie Diary: May 11, 2025.
Musings + Essays
How do we show up for the younger versions of ourselves, the older versions of…
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Lagniappe.
Musings
A list of "bonus" things -- lagniappe -- to look forward to this May.
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Finish the Day and Be Done with It.
Musings + Essays
This week's inspirations, including a letter from Ralph Waldo Emerson and a funny reel on…
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The Magpie Diary: Apr. 27, 2025.
Musings + Essays
Thoughts on things not working out, persistence, and acceptance.
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: The Big Question + Amy Poehler on Cringe Mountain.
Musings
This week's inspiration: a question from Mary Oliver, Amy Poehler on cringe mountain, and more.
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The Magpie Diary: Apr. 20, 2025.
Learnings
What's on my heart and mind this Easter Sunday -- in praise of the normal,…
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The Magpie Diary: Apr. 13, 2025.
Musings + Essays
Musings on magic (or fate, or manifestation?) in this installment of the Magpie diary.
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: The Plum You’ll Eat Next Summer.
Musings + Essays
Everything that inspired me this week, from a poem by Gayle Brandeis to a hilarious…
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If Your Life Were a Movie…
Musings + Essays
Reflections on the movie "The Taste of Things" and desiring what you already have.
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: Breadcrumbs and Five-Year-Plans.
Musings + Essays
This week's inspirations, from a quote by Cathy Heller to thoughts on hearing poet Maggie…
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What Have You Had to Unlearn in Your 30s?
Musings + Essays
Thoughts on undoing habits from younger years.
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What Simple Reframe Has Changed Your Outlook?
Essays
Simple reframes and mindset shifts that will change your outlook on life.
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