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I have been hit with something this week, an irrestible urge to read strangers blogs for hours at a time. I have to admit I am mostly drawn to the ones written by women as I know their pain, their triumphs and their fears as my own. I am also loving some of the photography blogs and sites I have found out there. There are some seriously talented writers and creative people out there in the world..some days I feel like the world is just filled with a*&ho*&@, bad drivers, and incompetent fast food employees. So, I am rejuvenated by the creativity I have found this week, along with completely overwhelmed with all that it has inspired..I mean I would not be me if I wasn't going to somehow turn this into something to worry about! I have added links to some of the sites I have found and will add more as I go.

For all of my friends and family of the female variety take a look at the joy unexpected blog and see a video she has posted of Kelly Corrigan the author of The Middle Place. It is a wonderful look at women and their strengths and Candice for you even a shout out to driving while texting!

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