Catherine Tidd
Remember the Ladies
I have never once owned a political article of clothing. I've never put a bumper sticker on my car, endorsing a specific candidate. In...
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Catherine Tidd
Nov 9, 20232 min read
Trading Authenticity for Approval
The word "authenticity" gets thrown around a lot these days. I know I use it quite a bit as part of my marketing business and sometimes I...
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Catherine Tidd
Jan 16, 20232 min read
Playing the Hand We're Dealt
I was listening to Brene Brown's interview with Emmanuel Acho on the benefits of being illogical when something he said stuck with me:...
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Catherine Tidd
Oct 25, 20222 min read
Your Life Should Be Invitation Only
I've had an interesting few weeks where I've found myself speaking up a little more than I usually do. No, I've never been a saint, but...
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Catherine Tidd
Feb 22, 20214 min read
Will Fixing You Fix Me?
I just got back from a walk and, for the first time in a while, I felt like writing. Actually, I shouldn't say that. I always feel like...
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Catherine Tidd
Jan 11, 20215 min read
Traveling Through COVID Country with Dolly Parton
A road trip through a divided United States while listening to Dolly Parton's America is an eye-opening experience.
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Catherine Tidd
Nov 2, 20203 min read
Politics & Social Media: What Your Friends List Says About You
The last few months - or the last 3 1/2 years for some - have been extremely stressful. As I've said before, this election hasn't just...
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Catherine Tidd
Oct 31, 20208 min read
Dealing With Pandemic-Induced Teenage Depression
So. How are things going at your house? I would say that we've weathered things pretty well over here so far. Yes, there have been some...
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Catherine Tidd
Jun 24, 20203 min read
Why it's Okay (and sometimes necessary) to Unfriend People on Social Media
There is a meme going around that says something like, "Post this if you've never unfriended anyone on social media." I don't know if...
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Catherine Tidd
May 18, 20205 min read
According to My Son I'm Failing at Quarantine
I didn't set out to be the world's best quarantiner, mainly because I think to be the "best" at something you have to have a clear...
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Catherine Tidd
Apr 30, 20203 min read
Your Pandemic is Not Mine: The Difference Between Introverts and Extroverts
There's a post I've seen about 1,000 times that's been rolling around on Facebook, the title of which is something like "we're not in the...
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Catherine Tidd
Mar 16, 20205 min read
Confessions of a Panic Buyer
Grocery stores have to tried to reassure us that there's enough. Local politicians have tried to reassure us that the grocery stores have...
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Catherine Tidd
Mar 9, 20203 min read
When the News Makes You Feel More Widowed
Thank God for streaming services. I feel like these days I'm dodging my local news like landmines. The other day, my mom was telling me...
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Catherine Tidd
Jan 28, 20202 min read
You don't have to justify the way you feel to anyone
Have you ever felt like you have to justify your emotions? If you haven't, you're much more self-aware than I am. And while I'm starting...
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Catherine Tidd
Jan 12, 20202 min read
Damn, That Was Hard
Last week, I started thinking about my first years as a widow - I'm not really sure why. As anyone who has experienced a loss (or, in...
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Catherine Tidd
Jan 8, 20203 min read
When Overwhelm Feels Permanent
I'm stealing this idea - just a little bit. Someone in the Mind, Body, Spirit group on Facebook mentioned this as part of her day and I...
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Catherine Tidd
Jan 5, 20203 min read
Fearing Joy and Dress-Rehearsing Tragedy
I’ve written other posts about happiness – mainly dealing with the idea that I wasn’t sure I deserved it. After all, happiness isn’t owed...
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Catherine Tidd
Jan 5, 20204 min read
Strength & Struggle: Lessons in the Art of Growth
My 40s have hit me like a freight train. Actually, that’s probably not the right analogy. That implies I’ve been flattened by my 40s,...
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Catherine Tidd
Jan 5, 20202 min read
I've Said It Before and I'll Say It Again...
Last night I was on my walk listening to a podcast about moving forward. I know, I know - one of our favorite topics. To reiterate, it...
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Catherine Tidd
Jan 3, 20203 min read
Searching for Soul and Why Writers Hate
Writing, as with many other things, is a hard thing to pursue because it falls under the "dream" category.
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