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Mother's Day - May 10, 2026
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From Paper Flowers to a Life in Full Bloom
This American Girl's Dream hasn't been for the Faint of Heart: The Unfiltered Reality of Small Business. The flower girl. The reality of the "American Dream" is something I think about often, especially lately while helping a friend launch her own business. Seeing her at the starting line takes me back to where my own journey began. My "American Girl Dream" began not in a boardroom but on a corner at the top of the street where my childhood home was located when I was five ye

Caroline Ranoia
Apr 123 min read


The Year of the Fire Horse: Embracing Change Through Deletion
Starting in December of 2025 I began purging things that I no longer needed to hold on to. The funny thing is that in the tapestry of life, certain years stand out not just for their events but for the profound transformations they inspire. The Year of the Fire Horse, a symbol of passion, energy, and unbridled ambition in Chinese astrology, invites us to explore the complex interplay between memory, relationships, and the act of letting go. As we navigate the labyrinth of our

Caroline Ranoia
Feb 193 min read


Bike Rides, Church Bells and Burning Leaves
As we reminisced about the past, our memories were so vivid they evoked a deep nostalgia for those times. I began to reflect on what "being homesick" truly signifies. Can I express that feeling or thought in writing so that others might grasp it?

Caroline Ranoia
Oct 24, 20252 min read
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