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Message: How our family dogs connect me to my late grandfather
Our dogs both have had obvious and hard-to-ignore connections to my beloved grandfather, which helps me connect with him each day.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Mar 1, 20234 min read
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Curiosity
If your kids ask a ton of questions like mine do, I recommend subscribing to the Who Smarted? podcast.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Jan 11, 20214 min read
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Countdown
As we continue to struggle through 2020, my kids and I created a Christmas countdown project to give us all something to look forward to.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Dec 1, 20204 min read
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Learning
In this time of distance learning, it's me who's learning the most about the amazing person my son is growing up to be.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Apr 25, 20203 min read
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Service
As I reflect on my experience as president of a local civic organization, I know I want to pass along a legacy of service to my kids.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Jan 6, 20204 min read
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Fortitude
My mom's incredible strength is a true example for me as a woman and a mother. I miss her everyday.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Aug 15, 20197 min read
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Connoisseur
Noah’s been playing more songs from my music library. And I realize that I will have to be a little more vigilant as to what he is choosing.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Jul 12, 20193 min read
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Cling
Now that I'm home with my kids each day, I've realized how much they cling to me. They have no respect for personal space.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Jun 28, 20192 min read
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Acceptance
It's taken nearly my entire life, but I've finally accepted my naturally curly hair--just in time to work on accepting the gray.
Erin Elliott Bryan
May 31, 20194 min read
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Drama
I didn’t realize that indoor play areas could be so dramatic. Between the hitting and yelling and snide comments, it can be intense.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Apr 26, 20194 min read
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Synchronism
Early on, I understood that dates and numbers meant something and could carry a great deal of significance.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Mar 29, 20193 min read
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Passion
I had to represent my dad at a recent NHL game between my hometown Minnesota Wild and his beloved Detroit Red Wings.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Feb 22, 20194 min read
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Amusement
I'm not going to lie. I am capable of being entertained by several of my son's favorite TV shows.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Feb 8, 20195 min read
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Devotion
As I mark what would have been my parents' 40th anniversary, I reflect on their marriage and my own.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Jan 25, 20194 min read
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Goodbye
Leaving my childhood home for the last time was, understandably, an emotional experience. Now I'll keep those amazing memories in my heart.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Dec 28, 20184 min read
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Transition
As I transition to my new job as a stay-at-home mom, I want to create lasting memories for my kids of this special time we have together.
Erin Elliott Bryan
Nov 30, 20184 min read
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