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Lock It In
I sit here thinking about the last several weeks as I inhale my dairy free mint chip ice cream. Mint chip has always been my go-to...

Hopeful Hippies
Feb 7, 20212 min read
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I Am A Noun
Wife. Mother. Daughter. Sister. Educator. Friend. Hippie. That last noun has nothing to do with the multitude of hip surgeries that I...

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Jan 31, 20212 min read
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Gratitude
Gratitude is my attitude. I will never be the person that does not look at the positive side. I will never be the person that does not...

Hopeful Hippies
Jan 28, 20212 min read
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Coming Home
In the world of Covid-19, I am literally home. It’s incredibly annoying. I miss my live yoga peeps. I miss small chit chat in the grocery...

Hopeful Hippies
Jan 16, 20212 min read
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The Magic of Marginal Gains
Guest Blogger, Shawna Bohn, is a friend and former colleague who has also endured her own joint issues. She was so gracious to share her...

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Jan 16, 20212 min read
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Rise: Alison Tonks, Patient and Psychologist
"Oh, ye of so little faith Don't doubt it, don't doubt it Victory is in my veins I know it, I know it And I will not negotiate I’ll fight...

Hopeful Hippies
Jan 10, 20215 min read
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The Message of My Broken Glass
There is always something to learn from something! That is how I feel. Some little message. Broken glass is the gift that keeps giving....

Hopeful Hippies
Jan 8, 20212 min read
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Welcome to Flight 2021!
Came across a memo about Flight 2021 on Facebook and thought, "Yes! This last year has been filled with rough takeoffs and landings and...

Hopeful Hippies
Dec 31, 20202 min read
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Fears and Cheers
I don’t know where today’s post is taking me. I do know that there is worry and fear. There is that regular built-in day to day worry. Am...

Hopeful Hippies
Dec 31, 20202 min read
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Resource: Curable's Holiday Mini-Breaks For Those With Pain
Hey, all, I wanted to share this resource with you that can help you frame your pain in a more manageable way. This Hopeful Hippie...

Hopeful Hippies
Dec 19, 20201 min read
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Words
Oh my gosh! I have been transported to the innocence of a thirteen-year-old where FAI and hip arthroscopy were not even in my vocabulary....

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Dec 19, 20202 min read
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When Will I Learn
Music as mantra soothes my soul and I hope yours too. It also boosts my positive self-talk which changes the landscape as I journey to...

Hopeful Hippies
Dec 6, 20202 min read
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Shift Happens
As a former high school teacher, I always encouraged my students to get their thoughts down on paper. It did not matter if it was a mess....

Hopeful Hippies
Dec 4, 20202 min read
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An Interview: Wreck It Andrew
So, for those of you who don't know the story of Wreck It Ralph. Let me tell you a bit about his character in relationship to Andrew. ...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 29, 20205 min read
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Practicing Courage
It has been ten months since I've been to a yoga studio and I desperately miss it. I miss the synchronicity of breath, shared experience....

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 27, 20203 min read
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A Reminder
This week, in the U.S., there is a focus on gratitude. I find it a bit frustrating. Gratitude should have no boundaries. Gratitude...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 22, 20201 min read
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How You Doing?
There are just some days that look up – everything will be okay. And there are other days where you start your day waking up startled...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 21, 20202 min read
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Mind and Body
This morning I had the most glorious awakening. I rolled over and saw the sun streaming through my windows and jumped out of bed...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 14, 20202 min read
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Let It Breathe
There is always the possibility for good nutrition for my mind and body when I make time for it. Meal planning for my belly always takes...

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Nov 13, 20202 min read
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Puns Of Steel
Well, with the fact that I’m into this hip journey with six hip surgeries, I certainly don’t (and will never) have buns of steel, but I...

Hopeful Hippies
Nov 7, 20202 min read
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