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Election Season, Seashells, and The Great Escape
A show of hands please, for those of you who felt more than a little angst during this recent election season. My arm is up, my hand is...
Cyndy Mamalian
Nov 18, 20244 min read
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A Time to Write: A Lenten Meditation
How many of you remember your first diary? Mine had a rose-pink leather cover with an illustration of a little girl on the front and it...
Cyndy Mamalian
Mar 20, 20246 min read
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The Apology Letter
Dear God, I hope this letter finds You well. I am sure You are overwhelmed and exhausted managing all of humanity and eternity. I don’t...
Cyndy Mamalian
Nov 6, 20234 min read
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Believe
One year ago, I started in a new position as a Development Director at a small private Episcopal school for preschool through eighth...
Cyndy Mamalian
Jul 25, 20234 min read
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Jesus, the 12 Disciples, and Spring Break in Florida
My son recently boarded a plane to spend his college Spring Break in Florida with his fraternity brothers. Thanks to his newly...
Cyndy Mamalian
Mar 28, 20235 min read
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Happy Listening Y'all
My love of country music started 33 years ago when I was dating a guy who always played this type of music in his Jeep. While the...
Cyndy Mamalian
Feb 13, 20236 min read
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I Lost My “Shotgun!”
Parents around the globe, who drive cars with their children in them, will understand and appreciate the evolution of child vehicular...
Cyndy Mamalian
Jan 30, 20234 min read
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Glitter-free Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love
Like many American families, this past weekend our family “put Christmas away”. We disassembled all the outdoor decorations including...
Cyndy Mamalian
Jan 16, 20233 min read
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The "Best Recess Ever"
Do you remember recess from when you were a young elementary-aged student? I have two vague memories of this footloose and fancy-free...
Cyndy Mamalian
Nov 21, 20225 min read
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Supermarket Flowers, Big Dreams, and Ukrainian Grandmothers who Walk Through Unmarked Doors
When my husband and I started dating 26 years ago and were both in debt up to our earlobes, I distinctly remember a conversation we had...
Cyndy Mamalian
Oct 31, 20224 min read
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Possible Side Effects
As a child, did you ever eat Alphabet soup? I rushed to see how many words I could spell on my spoon with the swollen pasta letters...
Cyndy Mamalian
Oct 10, 20222 min read
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The Best Purchase Ever!
When my children were young, I desperately searched for creative enrichment opportunities to make them better humans (i.e., activities to...
Cyndy Mamalian
Sep 20, 20224 min read
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Ears: A Public Service Announcement
When I think about human anatomy, I will admit I am slightly fascinated with ears. First, they come in all shapes and sizes, which makes...
Cyndy Mamalian
Sep 1, 20225 min read
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Look Down for Safety, But Please Look Up for Fun!
This summer, I had the joy and privilege of living in New York City for five weeks while my daughter danced with American Ballet Theatre...
Cyndy Mamalian
Aug 15, 20226 min read
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Fifty-three Cents Richer!
I have recently discovered aging is not everything it is cracked up to be and it can hurt the ego just a teeny tiny bit. I genuinely feel...
Cyndy Mamalian
Aug 1, 20224 min read
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Extending Grace and Frenetic Squirrels
As part of a women’s book club at my church, I read an amazing book titled The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop...
Cyndy Mamalian
Jul 12, 20222 min read
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Grain by Grain: A Pandemic Reflection
Reflecting on the last two plus years of a pandemic feels a bit like pouring a small pile of salt on the kitchen table and picking it up...
Cyndy Mamalian
Jun 27, 20224 min read
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The Bird Seed Investment
Admittedly, I have become the crazy bird lady. I feed the birds outside my kitchen window every morning, throwing some seed into the...
Cyndy Mamalian
Jun 13, 20224 min read
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Animal Crackers for Breakfast
When I was a little girl, I absolutely loved when my mother would buy me a box of animal crackers and I have yet to outgrow my...
Cyndy Mamalian
May 15, 20224 min read
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