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Square Pegs, Round Holes, and Hopeful Hearts

In case you’re actually reading this, I hope you’re proud of us, too.

Jul 8, 2024

Jul 8, 2024

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I Donated a Kidney to my Tinder Match (part 1)

Dec 17, 2021

I Donated a Kidney to my Tinder Match (part 1)

Dec 17, 2021

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My Marriage Was Just Fine, so We Broke Up

Nothing was wrong, but it wasn’t worth saving, either

Nov 1, 2019

My Marriage Was Just Fine, so We Broke Up

Nov 1, 2019

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You can’t break up with someone you’re not dating.

A Mack truck of an “it’s not you” cliche barrels into my first post-divorce relationship.

Feb 3, 2023

A sunset along the water. Rainbow faded sky and a glistening sandy shore, with the silhouette of a person in the corner.

Feb 3, 2023

Grief made me soft. I’m so grateful.

2023. A year of sitting in my feelings instead of on top of them.

Dec 31, 2023

A collection of photos from the year, one from each month. Featuring: Jan — Chico (RIP), Feb — crossing fingers for a job interview (I did not get it), Mar — a pretty neighborhood sunset, Apr — Coach Sarah addressing the team, May — three girls hiking in AZ, Jun — meeting my nephew, the brightest light of the year, Jul — foster dog, Aug — laughing with a friend, Sep — mom + gram at the Painted Hills, Oct — a happy swinging baby, Nov — Browns Stadium, Dec — wintery hike with golden Belle

Dec 31, 2023

Making the Call to say Goodbye

Two dogs and a girl grow up and grow old together.

Jan 5, 2023

A black and white rendering of a black dog and a light colored dog side by side. “Frankie + Chico” is written at the top.

Jan 5, 2023

Puzzles to Ourselves

We’re taught as young adults to find ourselves, to declare our specific brand of human early and in ways that can be succinctly typed into…

Jul 30, 2022

A girl standing in front of an alpine lake, her back to the camera, looking into the distance probably pondering who she is and the meaning of life

Jul 30, 2022

Rather Extremely Fond of You

At 35 years old, I realize how rare it is, and lucky I am, to have spent so much of my life with four living grandparents. I have good…

Jan 13, 2022

A young girl in a pink sweatsuit being held by her grandma, picking flowers from a blooming tree in front of an old red barn. The same two, 20'ish years later, sharing a chat and a laugh.

Jan 13, 2022

I Donated a Kidney to my Tinder Match (part 3)

[continued from part 2]

Dec 23, 2021

I Donated a Kidney to my Tinder Match (part 3)

Dec 23, 2021

I Donated a Kidney to my Tinder Match (part 2)

“It was kind of crazy, she was just so matter of fact about it?” I recalled to my boyfriend about my conversation with the donor…

Dec 18, 2021

I Donated a Kidney to my Tinder Match (part 2)

Dec 18, 2021

sarah.e.conklin

sarah.e.conklin

I’m a Midwesterner at heart, current Oregonian, and @sarahoual on the internet

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