HeyJaredLess Mess. More Life.
A soulfully honest guide to parenting, adulting, and living with intention—served with humor, heart, and just enough mess to keep it real.
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The Friday Five - Frazzled (opens the original)
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Situation: I signed up to drive for my son’s field trip today. When I arrived, I realized I forgot my phone, so I turned around to get it—putting me last in line for pickup. I drove with confidence to the wrong ferry location (note ferries don’t wait for anyone) only to panic when we were solo at the wrong location. Ultimately, the kids made it in time but…you had one job, Laura. One job. Alas. Action: Slow the eff down. Situation: I got a parking ticket yesterday. 100% deserved but 100% annoyed
The Friday Four (opens the original)
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Creative Flow - I’ve been doodling with direction as a new way to let the creative juices flow seep out. I blame my sister for hoarding all the artistic talent but that doesn’t mean I can’t try. Good or bad - my want/need/craving to make things keeps getting stronger. Creative Genius - I’m firing myself from being the only one who can take things upstairs. Enter blue tape to replace me. When the pile of surfer t-shirts and boxer briefs (obvi not
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Lessons from the Road - Never one to write a book review, I will say, I thoroughly enjoyed this read and in particular, “Everyone needs something to do, someone to love, something to look forward to.” How are you doing in those three categories? At this exact moment, I’m checking all three boxes. And if you’ve been here a minute, you know that hasn’t always been th
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