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Plant Journaling and The Evolution of a Plant Parent // Trina O’Gorman

Plant Journaling and The Evolution of a Plant Parent // Trina O’Gorman

“Serendipity” has been my favorite word for as long as I can remember. Aside from its meaning, which in and of itself is appealing, the very shape of the word... Read More
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Expressive Writing and the Exploration (or Lack Thereof) of the Shadow Self // Trina O’Gorman

Expressive Writing and the Exploration (or Lack Thereof) of the Shadow Self // Trina O’Gorman

For a while there, prior to the start of the pandemic, one of my very closest friends, John, would regularly get these awesome refrigerator magnets for me from a craft... Read More
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Being Resilient And Finding Joy During These Difficult Times // Trina O’Gorman

Being Resilient And Finding Joy During These Difficult Times // Trina O’Gorman

I had not yet breathed a sigh of relief, but I was getting closer to it. It was apparent to me that the COVID-19 transmission rate had dropped significantly. Every... Read More
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Letters of Self-Compassion // Trina O’Gorman

Letters of Self-Compassion // Trina O’Gorman

The date was July 14, 1863, and President Abraham Lincoln wrote what he called a “hot letter” to George Meade. Lincoln was angry at Meade for not pursuing and destroying... Read More
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On Mastering Unproductivity This Year // Trina O’Gorman

On Mastering Unproductivity This Year // Trina O’Gorman

Dear Friends,  Once upon a time, a long time ago, I found myself in couples’ therapy with my ex-husband, who is now deceased. (I always feel that I must add... Read More
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‘Tis the Season for Good Tidings and Better Arguments // Trina O’Gorman

‘Tis the Season for Good Tidings and Better Arguments // Trina O’Gorman

In my family, we have not done the big family gatherings during the holidays since I was a teenager. Once my grandfather died, all of that seemed to stop. But... Read More
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Process vs. Products // Trina O'Gorman

Process vs. Products // Trina O'Gorman

The Kokuyo Perpanep in the Tsuru Tsuru texture, which is ultra-smooth and just delicious to write on with my Pilot Custom 823, was a new discovery just this past September.... Read More
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The Art of Letting Grow // Trina O'Gorman

The Art of Letting Grow // Trina O'Gorman

"Even more than the time when she gave birth, a mother feels her greatest joy when she hears others refer to her son as a wise learned one." -- Thiruvalluvar ... Read More
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The Importance of Receiving Gifts with Grace // Trina O’Gorman

The Importance of Receiving Gifts with Grace // Trina O’Gorman

Several weeks ago, my favorite fountain pen, the hearty Pilot Custom 823, rolled onto the floor. I was grateful the cap was secure and the nib had been protected in... Read More
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