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Girl Gone Planning: Milestones
Ask nearly anyone what constitutes a milestone and they will probably respond that it is an important event that marks the end of one arc...
Daniel Jeanson
Jul 26, 20192 min read
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Girl Gone Off: The "president" is rage tweeting (again)
Trump has been rage tweeting for a couple of days now. It's only going to get more outrageous, yet hilarious, in the next 24 hours....

Heather C Fazio
Jul 24, 20192 min read
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Girl Gone Smart: A year without my Mom
Next week on July 17 it will be a year since I've lost my Mom. I don't know how I will be on that particular day, but honestly, it's just...

Heather C Fazio
Jul 11, 20193 min read
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Girl Gone Off: Stop Spreading Sensationalism
I want to start by saying this isn't directed at anyone in particular as I've seen the particular article I'm talking about all over...
Christina Salisbury
Jul 10, 20192 min read
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Girl Gone Authentic: Second Chance at Love
When I first decided to go out with David, I was NOT looking for anything serious. I had just broken it off with the married man and I...

Middle Aged Mama
Jul 10, 20199 min read
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Girl Gone Reading: Are you ugly, pretty, special, or extra?
I’ve been involved in quite a few lively debates about the minimum wage being raised over six years for fast food workers. One argument...

Heather C Fazio
Jul 9, 20192 min read
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Girl Gone Authentic: Self-Centered Decisions
WARNING: Some crude/vulgar content in this article. When I first became single after almost 16 years of being with my ex-husband, I...

Middle Aged Mama
Jul 2, 20197 min read
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Girl Gone Smart: Thank you, Omari Newton - a hero in your own right
This past week, an American hero showed the country how to handle the ridiculousness of this administration. I began writing a piece...

Heather C Fazio
Jul 1, 20193 min read
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Girl Gone Eating: Got the munchies? You have to try this.
I'm giving up one of my favorite recipes because I think everyone should try this. Plus, there is some great TV on tonight - Big Brother,...

Heather C Fazio
Jul 1, 20191 min read
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Girl Gone Authentic - Divorce Sucks, or Why You Should Listen to Your Inner Voice (Part 5)
Fast-forward to November 2018. Our son got married and of course we attended the wedding. I had not seen my ex in over a year; he quit...

Middle Aged Mama
Jun 29, 20196 min read
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Girl Gone Authentic: Divorce Sucks, or Why You Should Listen to Your Inner Voice (Part 4)
Warning: I use occasional crude/vulgar language in this article. He bought me an engagement ring in 2001 and we chose a wedding date in...

Middle Aged Mama
Jun 26, 201912 min read
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Girl Gone Planning: Infrastructure
Of all the topics inside and out of my professional life one that comes up directly or indirectly more than almost any other is...
Daniel Jeanson
Jun 24, 20194 min read
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Girl Gone Eating: Schenectady Green Market
Today's adventure, dear readers, takes us to my favorite farmer's market in the area, the Schenectady green market. The biggest draw for...
Christina Salisbury
Jun 23, 20193 min read
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Girl Gone Authentic: Divorce Sucks, or Why You Should Listen to Your Inner Voice (Part 3)
So, we settled into being parents of our son during Spring/Summer/Fall 1997. I was so happy to have a baby that I shut out anything...

Middle Aged Mama
Jun 22, 20193 min read
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Girl Gone Authentic: Divorce Sucks, or Why You Should Listen to Your Inner Voice (Part 2)
Even with all the warning signs, we moved in together in early 1995. I really thought that once he felt more secure in our relationship,...

Middle Aged Mama
Jun 20, 20193 min read
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Girl Gone Authentic: Divorce Sucks, or Why You Should Listen to Your Inner Voice (Part 1)
Warning: I may use the occasional curse word in this article. No one gets married assuming or thinking that they will get divorced. At...

Middle Aged Mama
Jun 19, 20193 min read
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Girl Gone Off: Shiny, happy people are helping to destroy the mental health of their friends
There. I said it. This barrage of uplifting and positive memes has overtaken social media. There are a few that offer good advice, or...

Heather C Fazio
Jun 18, 20193 min read
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Girl Gone Authentic: Introduction
Let me tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Denise. I’m 45 years old and am defined as many things, depending on who you talk...

Middle Aged Mama
Jun 18, 20191 min read
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Girl Gone Local: An invitation to The Lincoln Dress, A Ghost Story
Albany Ghost Story to be premiered at Siena College and then traveling to International Festival in Eastern Europe. WHO: Piper Theatre...

Heather C Fazio
Jun 14, 20192 min read
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Girl Gone Planning: Greetings
Hi everyone in the Girl Gone Smart Universe! My name is Dan Jeanson and I'm an urban planner. Judging by the follow-up questions that I...
Daniel Jeanson
Jun 13, 20192 min read
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