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April Jeppson: It’s true: I think you’re pretty awesome

I know a fair amount of people in this town. I’ve been involved in a few different organizations ...

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April Jeppson: Don’t worry about what others think — be you

“There is nothing wrong with loving the crap out of everything. Negative people find their walls. So never ...

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April Jeppson: Sit down July — I don’t want any lip from you

We’ve made it! We’re finally in July. I do believe that means we’re on Level 7 of Jumanji ...

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April Jeppson: COVID-19 couldn’t stop this girls’ weekend

This past weekend I had the joy of spending some time with my best friend. This trip was ...

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April Jeppson: Don’t borrow trouble if you can avoid it

I’ve been anxious all week. In fact, knowing that this was just around the corner has put me ...

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April Jeppson: The 2nd annual review of my favorite things

I’ve been seeking out joy lately. It’s easy to see the negative. It’s so easy to get caught ...

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April Jeppson: Ode to the ride known as the raspberry

Every Little Thing, By April Jeppson Amongst all the heavy chaos in the world right now, we also ...

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April Jeppson: In uncertainty, focus on what you can control

Matthew 11:28: “ Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give ...

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April Jeppson: Did my high school prediction come true?

Going through some boxes in our basement, my husband came across an old newspaper. The paper was published ...

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April Jeppson: We need wisdom to know the difference

Remember how long January was? I believe I clocked it as having 76 days. I kind of miss ...

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April Jeppson: What part of the symphony are you in?

I was talking to a friend the other day and she says, “I’ve decided that you can’t have ...

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April Jeppson: We can do better to be nicer to neighbors

Anyone else waiting to wake up? Like this can’t be real and I must be dreaming, so when ...

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April Jeppson: Trying to stay afloat while also staying safe

My 8-year-old daughter was sharing the bathroom mirror with me this morning as she was brushing her hair. ...

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April Jeppson: A realization that life was slightly off balance

We’ve been doing this for a while now. We bought the masks. We keep our distance when out ...

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April Jeppson: It’s OK to not be OK right now

So, how’s everybody doing? Seriously. How are you? I’ll wait. I’ve got time. This whole thing is weird, right? ...

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