Month: May 2016
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Sweet Angel
My heart is heavy today*. I woke up this morning to learn that a dear friend, and radiant member of the BBB community, passed away suddenly. She had been battling against the repugnant monster that is anorexia, and it stole her life, way way too soon. She was radiant in every sense of the word: encouraging, loving,…
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Dear Drake
Confession: I love Drake. Yes, thank you Canada for producing such a fine young gentleman. I know, I know, I know. Some of his songs are…morally questionable. But daaaaang they’ve got some sick beats! And sometimes, a girl’s just gotta have a dance party like it’s 1999 to some Hotline Bling and bust out my…
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Community by Twilight
I was recently babysitting on a Friday night. It was late. Midnight. And the apartment has these beautiful bay windows with plush window seats. Perfect to peer down onto the streets below. The cobblestone street, dotted with cafes, where people dine alfresco on the sidewalks outside. Or you look across the street at various rooftop…
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Seeds
One of my most favorite parts of being an actor is telling stories. Every show, every film – each is the baby of a writer who had something to say. Twelve Years a Slave. Woman in Gold. Forrest Gump. Gone With the Wind. The Sound Of Music. Granted, some stories are more *ahem* – sophisticated…
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What I Learned From My Mother
Tammy Taylor. Carol Brady. Claire Dunphy. Marge Simpson. Claire Huxtable. Kate McCallister. Mrs. George. When it comes to movie and TV moms, we have been #blessed with all kinds. And these characters are all so lovable because we can see glimpses of our own mothers in each and every one. Some more than others, (I’m…
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Body Positivity Week???
Well, in case you didn’t know, it’s “Body Positivity Week.” Yep, thanks to BuzzFeed, we’re being bombarded with full-frontal content about Forget-You-I-Love-My-Curves, and NGAFudge-ing about what anyone thinks about our cellulite, and Dag-Nabit I’m wearing a bikini if I want to, and how dare you body shame me. It’s actually kind of ironic how it’s…
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Claim It
Well here we are: May. Not only is it Justin Timberlake’s favorite month… …but it is also the beginning of wedding season, Mental Health Awareness Month, Cinco de Mayo, engagement season, and graduation season. I swear, my Facebook feed is spewing cap and gown photos like they’re going out of style. And rightfully so. I mean,…
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Girl on Fire
Whether you love it or hate it, Facebook is an undeniable part of our lives. And yes, I’m dying a little on the inside admitting that sad, sad, fact. But sift through all the wedding and baby announcements, the cooking videos and political rants, and sometimes, juuuust sometimes, you’ll come across a gem. A little nugget…
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10 Truths for Navigating the Modern Dating Culture as a Christian
We are living in unprecedented times. At least for those of us trying to navigate this nauseatingly complicated travesty that is the modern dating culture. The noncommittal guys, the “rules for communication,” the necessity for seeming like you don’t care, the casual approach, the ‘swipe right’ mindset of romantic relationships. But for me, there’s a whole ‘nother layer to navigating this…