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Finding beauty in the simple, the sacred, & the grit of life

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Life + Loving Lately (+ BIG NEWS!)
Life + Loving Lately (+ BIG NEWS!)
2023 (Hopes, Word, Vision Board, & Planner)
2023 (Hopes, Word, Vision Board, & Planner)
On dreams & things (poem)
On dreams & things (poem)
you are a fire (poem)
you are a fire (poem)

Poetry

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On dreams & things (poem)
On dreams & things (poem)

A poem of my random thoughts about how I want my life to look and feel. “I do and I don’t have what it takes, either way, time will pass.”

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you are a fire (poem)
you are a fire (poem)

A short poem about healing and believing you’re good at friendship.

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Miracle Stuff (In Memory of Jeanne)
Miracle Stuff (In Memory of Jeanne)

A poem in memory of a really awesome lady, Jeanne.

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Faith

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A Practical Guide to Spiritual Warfare
A Practical Guide to Spiritual Warfare
Miracle Stuff (In Memory of Jeanne)
Miracle Stuff (In Memory of Jeanne)
An Open Letter to the Jenna Kutchers of The World
An Open Letter to the Jenna Kutchers of The World
 

travel

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Our Shenandoah Getaway (10 Year Anni Trip!)
Our Shenandoah Getaway (10 Year Anni Trip!)
Permission to Be The Tourist
Permission to Be The Tourist
Our Family Trip to Florida
Our Family Trip to Florida
 

Lifestyle

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Life + Loving Lately (+ BIG NEWS!)
Life + Loving Lately (+ BIG NEWS!)
2023 (Hopes, Word, Vision Board, & Planner)
2023 (Hopes, Word, Vision Board, & Planner)
I released my new SINGLE!
I released my new SINGLE!
 

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A Simple, Mindful Holiday
A Simple, Mindful Holiday
A Welcome Note From Sam
A Welcome Note From Sam
Raleigh City Guide
Raleigh City Guide

Samantha's Picks

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6 Months Social Media Free! Update
6 Months Social Media Free! Update
On Being the Heaviest I've Ever Been
On Being the Heaviest I've Ever Been
Most Popular Posts of 2020 (& a survey for you!)
Most Popular Posts of 2020 (& a survey for you!)
 
 
 
 
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