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The Art of Receiving (Also some singing)
Now that I'm a working mom? Ohhhhh... the game has changed. Suddenly I can't be at anyone's beckoned call. I can't be the one to put out
Mandi Donohue
Feb 21, 2022
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A Thanksgiving Story
I haven't shared this story before for many reasons. It's humiliating for one. But also, knowing I've been a willing participant in an apa
Mandi Donohue
Nov 24, 2021
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The Maiden
Four score & seventy five million years ago, in a mythical land called 'MySpace,' I wrote this humble little fairy tale. I'm surprised I...
Mandi Donohue
Aug 28, 2021
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'Amandasana' Yoga
I've been meaning to write this blog for a while. Not because I feel like I have to, or have been asked to... but with a When Harry Met...
Mandi Donohue
Aug 13, 2021
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"I Didn't Sign Up for This"
When we begin to make significant changes in our lives, it's not always everyone's cup of Fanta. Most folks in our lives like us to maintai
Mandi Donohue
Aug 5, 2021
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Andy Lepper
I am heartbroken to share that Andy Lepper has lost his life to Covid. I met Andy and Susan (Micah was just a wee baby at the time) when...
Mandi Donohue
May 17, 2021
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A Recap of 2020
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Truly. What a year. It feels like one big blur, a slow death by drowning in a sea di
Mandi Donohue
Jan 7, 2021
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What Legacy Will You Leave?
In my continuation of Diane Sawyer-esque introspection though the pandemic (we ask the hard questions, folks), the question I've been...
Mandi Donohue
Nov 17, 2020
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What Are You Carrying That Isn't Yours?
Today's question being: What are you carrying that isn't yours?
For a brief second, I was like, "Yeah, I probably take on a little energy
Mandi Donohue
Oct 29, 2020
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Time to Pause
When I meditate, pray and ask my oracle decks for guidance, you know what I am continuously told despite the anxiety of la
Mandi Donohue
Oct 22, 2020
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A Year Ago...
HOLY CRAP, WHAT A YEAR... lol
It's hard to imagine that I took these photos a year ago. Lliam was in Asheville starting his new job. I wa
Mandi Donohue
Aug 13, 2020
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Wild Waterrock Knob Trail
We start driving and driving, winding and winding. And fairly quickly I saw a sign for something that might have said 'Waterrock Knob Visit
Mandi Donohue
Aug 5, 2020
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Gardening at the Start of Quarantine
When quarantine had just started, and the idea of hunkering down for a week or two didn't sound so bad, we decided to put our garden togethe
Mandi Donohue
Jul 26, 2020
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Anniversary Ice Cream
Last night for our pre-anniversary, we went to our favorite ice cream shop: Mills River Creamery and had takeout from Cono Sur, a Latin Fus
Mandi Donohue
Jun 11, 2020
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Quarantine Portraits: Flowers
It feels kind of silly to be taking portraits with flowers in my hair with all that's going on in the world but it's actually exactly the ti
Mandi Donohue
May 29, 2020
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A Crazy Baby
Yesterday felt impossible to me. I opened up my Facebook and it was all negative, protesting, differing views, differing lies,...
Mandi Donohue
Apr 21, 2020
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Mandi J Donohue Photography Studio: Coming Sooooon-ish?
The last couple of months, I decided to open up an in-home photography studio and I've been working on it as best I can. I'll be using our
Mandi Donohue
Apr 2, 2020
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Happy Birthday Ruby Toots!
This has been an insaaaane week. Good insane! But insane, nonetheless. My husband's sister, 'Aunt Mary' came to visit and it was her birt
Mandi Donohue
Feb 13, 2020
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Life is Good
In the grand scheme of things, life is good. And yet, I spend a majority of my time trying to find everyday balance and self care with chor
Mandi Donohue
Jan 29, 2020
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Nothing Stops
As a mother, nothing stops. The world keeps turning and really doesn't give a rip you're sick. "That stuff can wait!" is suuuuch a joke. Mo
Mandi Donohue
Jan 21, 2020
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