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The holiday season often carries a weight of expectations. It’s layered with cultural norms, family traditions, roles you may have outgrown, and personal standards you never consciously chose. Add to that the changes in routine, amplified grief, financial strain, social obligations, and the resurfacing of old family dynamics—and it’s no wonder exhaustion sets in. All […]

The holidays are a whirlwind—joy, stress, memories, expectations, and more. That’s why I’m launching a 4-week Presence Series to help you bring a little steadiness back into this season. The series will kick-off on Tuesday, December 2 and is accessible here and on It’s A Big Sky Thing’s Facebook page. • Weekly themes to nurture

I remember my mom rising early, preparing stuffing at 4:30 a.m. and promptly placing the turkey in the oven. Even now, I wonder why the turkey had to go in so early—were ovens less powerful, or did we simply eat earlier back then? These questions remain, adding to the nostalgia of those holiday mornings.

Day 8
This morning, I deleted my news app due to constant checking for celebrity gossip—a habit rooted in my childhood exposure to The Star and National Enquirer. Noticing this distraction resurfacing after 50+ years, I also skipped posting my son’s birthday photo collage on social media, opting for a private celebration instead.

When I finished, I absentmindedly tapped into the Facebook app. I immediately noticed a reel promising to reveal the real meaning behind Lady Gaga’s facial piercings—a tidbit every middle-aged woman in Montana surely needs to know.

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