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david

January 02, 2021 by Melissa Evers in family life

we support our children. period.

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January 02, 2021 /Melissa Evers
david, trans, lgbtq+, alphabet mafia
family life
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the first post

January 01, 2021 by Melissa Evers in just me

the first post in what i hope to be many

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January 01, 2021 /Melissa Evers
first, journey, quotes
just me
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yes, i nap in a hammock

April 16, 2020 by Melissa Evers in just me

I love my hammock.

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April 16, 2020 /Melissa Evers
nap, hammock
just me
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that first save

April 14, 2020 by Melissa Evers in swimmer without a pool

I don’t remember all my saves, but the first one will never leave my memories.

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April 14, 2020 /Melissa Evers
lifeguarding, rescue, save
swimmer without a pool
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bradley woods reservation

April 12, 2020 by Melissa Evers in cleveland metroparks

Bradley Woods was next up on our list.

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April 12, 2020 /Melissa Evers
hiking, cleveland metroparks, gracie, melissa, joe, bradley woods, adventure, michael
cleveland metroparks
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camp names

April 10, 2020 by Melissa Evers in camping

Silly names are another reason I love camp life.

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April 10, 2020 /Melissa Evers
tigger, camp, tradition, names
camping
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my soapbox today

April 10, 2020 by Melissa Evers in just me

Crisis schooling is the worst. Let’s not add to that by blaming the teachers and principals. They are trying. Hard.

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April 10, 2020 /Melissa Evers
crisis schooling, home, school, soapbox
just me
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bedford reservation

April 08, 2020 by Melissa Evers in cleveland metroparks

The first stop on our quest to visit all 18 of the Cleveland Metroparks.

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April 08, 2020 /Melissa Evers
bedford, hiking, cleveland metroparks, melissa, michael, gracie, joe, adventure, penny
cleveland metroparks
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lifeguard training

April 08, 2020 by Melissa Evers in swimmer without a pool

First in the series: Lifeguard Training was my real introduction to the pool life.

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April 08, 2020 /Melissa Evers
lifeguarding, camp, training, summer
swimmer without a pool
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new tattoo

April 06, 2020 by Melissa Evers in just me

I love getting new tattoos.

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April 06, 2020 /Melissa Evers
tattoo, mom, roses, daisies
just me
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the crew

March 24, 2020 by Melissa Evers in family life

a quick introduction to the cast of characters i talk about most

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March 24, 2020 /Melissa Evers
family, michael, melissa, joe, noah, cj, finn, gracie
family life
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i had a meltdown

March 23, 2020 by Melissa Evers in just me

we knew it was going to happen, we just didn’t know when - or what food would trigger it

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March 23, 2020 /Melissa Evers
covid-19, groceries, family, meltdown, bipolar 2, anxiety
just me
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smaller scale

March 23, 2020 by Melissa Evers in cleveland metroparks

we have an amazing local park system that extends throughout the greater cleveland area, it’s time to take advantage of it

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March 23, 2020 /Melissa Evers
trip plan, family, cleveland metroparks, ohio state parks
cleveland metroparks
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front yard hammocking

March 22, 2020 by Melissa Evers in family life

i love being outside and hanging out in a hammock is one awesome way to spend an afternoon

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March 22, 2020 /Melissa Evers
melissa, joe, hammock, michael
family life
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i had an idea

March 21, 2020 by Melissa Evers in national parks trip

we came up with this crazy idea to travel for six months

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March 21, 2020 /Melissa Evers
rv, thru-hike, trip plan, adventure, national parks
national parks trip
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chalked our walk

March 20, 2020 by Melissa Evers in family life

it was time to get outside; penny got brushed and the kids chalked our walk

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March 20, 2020 /Melissa Evers
gracie, joe, penny, outside, social distancing
family life
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the first day of middle school

March 20, 2020 by Melissa Evers in family life

gracie is in middle school and wants no help from us

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March 20, 2020 /Melissa Evers
school, gracie, first day, middle school
family life
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let's just get it out of the way...COVID-19

March 19, 2020 by Melissa Evers in just me

why try and hide it? COVID-19 is life right now, let’s get it out.

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March 19, 2020 /Melissa Evers
covid-19, social distancing, homeschool, office dog
just me
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