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September – December 2025 Diary Flip Through

January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 Allen

You can read more about my diary process here. I previously shared some entries from our trip to the rodeo, which is in the early

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Journaling Writings

On Reviewing Old Notebooks-Part 4: Don’t Look Back (An original poem)

December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 Allen

Don’t Look Back  Don’t look backKeep going-don’t stopYou can’t returnTo what you lost Don’t look backShuffle off to the stationTake a trainTo your next destination

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Fitness Writings

13 Kinds of People You See At the Gym

December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 Allen

I began teaching group exercise classes in 2002 and began personal training a few years after that. In my fitness journey, I’ve noticed some common

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Food

Quinoa Black Bean Salad

December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 Allen

I found this recipe from this site. The instructions are repeated below (with my notes) in case the link is broken. Buen provecho! FOR THE

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Journaling Visuals

Draw Like a Kid Again!

December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 Allen

I’ve had this book for several months. Combine that with these markers that I picked up during Back to School season And of course, a

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Journaling Visuals

A Collage For Christmas

December 7, 2025December 7, 2025 Allen
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Food

Apple and Cranberry Crumble Smells Like Fall, Or Thanksgiving

November 27, 2025November 27, 2025 Allen

“What do you want for Thanksgiving dessert?” “Go to Target and get a couple of those small pies” “Why don’t I just make my own

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Journaling Visuals

Sketchbook Speed Record! 160 Pages/5 Weeks

November 23, 2025November 23, 2025 Allen
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Food

Chocolate Drop Cookies

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Allen

I recently made these to celebrate a friend’s birthday and forgot to take a photo! Here’s the photo from the website that I got the

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Food

Lentil and Tofu Curry

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 Allen

Original recipe here. I’ve reproduced the original recipe below, along with my modifications, in case the link isn’t working. If you enjoy sriracha, put a

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