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Happy Hallo-TWEEN!

Our dear Brave Tutu is now 11 years old, and she’s got opinions, big dreams, and absolutely no intention of toning down the sparkle!! It all began in October of 2015 and our writing space became a metaphor for the biggest, boldest, bravest life that I could share and celebrate with you– as we, collectively, took courage and delight in small moments.

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Handwritten by Guest Author Jacob Cramer

Every year, my grandma writes me and my brother Chanukah cards. They’re personalized, filled with love, and usually also filled with gelt: chocolate coins wrapped in gold foil when we were younger, and a small bit of money today. This Chanukah, her card was just what I needed as I stepped off of a rollercoaster of a semester.

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Showing Up

I clip into my spin bike and look around the room. I spot the familiar faces and think, These guys are always here. They must come all the time. Way more than me.

Before I even start the workout, I beat myself up a bit. Why?

The music starts to speed up. I catch my rhythm and try to dismiss the thoughts.