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Vanessa Stricker

Oct 12, 20221 min read

Where I'm From

I am from the Saguaro cacti and tumbleweeds The trees full of buzzing cicadas on hot, summer nights I am from dial-up internet From Neil...

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Vanessa Stricker

Nov 23, 20203 min read

On Grief & Gratitude

Thanksgiving always bring up memories of holidays celebrated at Grammy’s house. When I close my eyes, I can smell the turkey baking in...

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Vanessa Stricker

Sep 9, 20203 min read

Looking for Beauty

Sometimes, it feels irresponsible to look for beauty when the world is falling apart. It seems insensitive to call it out in the midst of...

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Vanessa Stricker

Jan 13, 20202 min read

Beauty in the Mundane

When I look back on the last year, there’s not much that stands out at first glance. There weren’t any big transitions or...

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Vanessa Stricker

Nov 21, 20192 min read

Gratitude Is a Choice

It’s easy to express gratitude when things are all good, when we get what we want, and when life is smooth. It’s much harder when...

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Vanessa Stricker

Nov 8, 20191 min read

This Moment Matters

Sometimes life feels pretty mundane. My days are often filled with preparing meals, shuttling my kids around, doing the dishes, sweeping...

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Vanessa Stricker

Aug 29, 20193 min read

Crying on the Couch

Today was the first morning that I was home alone while both my kids were at school. I’ve been looking forward to this moment – excited...

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Vanessa Stricker

Aug 15, 20193 min read

In the Eye of the Beholder

aIt’s been said that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” I don’t think this means that everything is subjective and open to...

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Vanessa Stricker

Jul 31, 20193 min read

Full Circle

Ava had the opportunity to participate in a summer program with Solidarity (the non-profit where I used to work) in our neighborhood over...

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The View from the Top: Creating Space to Celebrate the Good

Vanessa Stricker

Mar 27, 20195 min read

The View from the Top: Creating Space to Celebrate the Good

A few weeks ago, Matt and I celebrated 7 years of marriage. We had the opportunity to spend a weekend away, just the two of us. In the...

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