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Just Say You’re Sorry
Be the Pebble Traci Shannon Be the Pebble Traci Shannon

Just Say You’re Sorry

This past week, social media, politicians, and pundits delved into an ugly discussion surrounding Imane Khelif’s gender. I warily dive into these waters, but to start, I am not talking politics here, I am talking civility.

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No One Should Go Forgotten
Be the Pebble, the pebble Traci Shannon Be the Pebble, the pebble Traci Shannon

No One Should Go Forgotten

No longer do the forgotten graves fade into obscurity; instead, they stand as testaments to the enduring power of remembrance. A cared-for cemetery is not just a resting place for the dead but a sanctuary for the living, a place where the past and present intersect. By honoring the lives and legacies of those who have gone, we can also help more people connect. We can encourage visitors, and more importantly, we can encourage healing too.

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Strike a Pose - Boost Your Confidence
Shine Brightly Traci Shannon Shine Brightly Traci Shannon

Strike a Pose - Boost Your Confidence

We all want to feel a lot of confidence. I refer to it often as #shinebrightly. While that is something that I firmly believe is an inside-out process, I also know that we all feel better with some boosts to the outside, as well. Why else would I share my favorite beauty and fashion finds? There are other ways to give us that feeling, however.

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Election Day
Kindness Traci Shannon Kindness Traci Shannon

Election Day

So while we should never take our right to express ourselves for granted, we should also never take for granted the importance of a appreciating our other citizens’ right to do the same. Civility and kindness don’t have to be rights to be the right thing to do. We don’t have to agree to agree to be civil.

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