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Middle-aged in Maine and still trying to figure it out. Surprisingly heavy for someone this wee.
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In troubling times, people experiencing high stress or crippling anxiety deal with it in different ways. Some have a therapist, some have a deep breathing exercise & some even have a personal mantra. I have a Mabel.

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The CFPB is one of the American people’s best defenses against waste, fraud, and abuse. Demolishing it will, of course, lead to more waste, fraud, and abuse.

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As an old lady from Maine, I thought that half time show was fucking fierce. #superbowlL #nfl

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Danny Trejo said that every good thing that’s happened to him, came from him helping someone else.

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#TedLasso S1e7…. ….panic attacks. That’s how they feel, alright. I’m sorry, Ted. No one deserves them. Well, never the people who have them.

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#TedLasso S1e7. Keely ❤️ Keely ❤️ Keely.

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#TedLasso S1e6. Strength is vulnerability. There’s nothing soft about being who you are.

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#TedLasso S1e6 … gutted. … and then lifted.

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#TedLasso S1e5 to quote the late great Tommy Heinsohn, “When you play for yourself, you’re playing loser ball.”

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#TedLasso S1e5 Hereeeeee we go. I love slightly older, chubbier John Oliver. Optimism is a choice, a good choice. It doesn’t make you dumb or naive. It means you refuse to abandon hope. It’s brave.

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Remember. It’s never: We fight for (these people) because maybe we’re more at risk if we don’t. No more Niemölling. We fight because they are coming for anyone. Every single person matters. Each and every human being’s life and safety is worth the fight.

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#TedLasso S1e4. I’m trying to pick who my favorite character is, and I can’t. Keely, Coach Beard, Ted, Nate, Rebecca, Roy… all little pieces that I recognize in myself, and my own friemily. And a reminder, that even if someone’s problems aren’t solvable, we all need a witness.

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#TedLasso S1e4. I’m a peaceful person, generally. But Roy can do whatever he likes with that twat.

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#TedLasso S1e3 sometimes it’s about making the people around you the best version of yourself. That’s winning.

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#TedLasso S1e2. goals. Compliment the people who *really* need it. Face adversity. and bring footballers with you, everywhere.

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#TedLasso S1e2: Leaders listen. If the water guy has a play, it might be a flattering fit! Listen and lift folks up!

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#TedLasso S1e3: here we go. The John Oliver guy is adorable.

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#TedLasso S1e2 Leaders should lift you up. They see the best within you, and make it safe for you to be your best. And, pain makes people do terrible things to each other. It’s quaint to say ‘hurt people hurt people’ - but we see example after example in this episode.

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#TedLasso S1e2. First concert has been my favorite ice breaker since 98! Also, I deeply appreciate the grace he affords himself. Optimism is a choice, but you need a thick skin to make it stick.

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#TedLasso S1e2. COOKIES!

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#TedLasso S1e1. Oh man. Last five minutes got me. When things are falling apart and you’re powerless… and everything you say is wrong… you just feel so small.

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#TedLasso S1e1. Imagine living your whole life being yourself, authentically yourself, and just not giving a shit about how it looks to people. Like, legitimately not giving a shit. I bet the world would be less cool, but better.

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#TedLasso S1,E1. This is a DELIGHT! Ted is so likable. I particularly like how he gives people the benefit of the doubt. He sees people as people, individuals. More folks should do that. Also, I need a glass for fizzy water, too. And I hate flying.

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#TedLasso late to the party, but here I am. Season One, episode one. Dazzle me.

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