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I came into work very early today.  I'm the only one here.  It's quiet, I have a full cup of coffee, and I'm exhausted.  I'm starting my day by reading and slowly waking up and bracing myself for having to really use my brain this morning.

But first, I read these blogs.  I don't know any of these women.  But I feel like I do.  I read their blogs weekly or daily and I'm inspired and moved by them and the beautiful way that they tell their personal stories. 

And although I am nowhere near the writer or photographer that these women are, that's probably why I keep my blog going.  Because in some small way, I want to be a part of this community of thinkers and writers and observers.

A few lovely stories...

from the Yarn Harlot
from Kelle Hampton
the wilder coast
beauty that moves