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What’s Made Me Smile This Month- December 2021

I was looking through all the images on my phone last week while in the waiting room of my headache doctor, and I noticed my face smiling to all of the pictures in front of me. I've decided to share them with you all. I hope these can make you smile as well. Buddy and… Continue reading What’s Made Me Smile This Month- December 2021

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Podcast #30- Changing Perspectives

https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Episode-30--Changing-Perspectives-e1bqn56 So Rita brought up excellent point about the movie list I shared in the last podcast post, namely that it was heavily dominated by men. So, while on one of our morning walks this week, I came up with my own, with a little help from my husband Mike. By the way, these aren't… Continue reading Podcast #30- Changing Perspectives

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Favorite Book of Each Month-2021

In my entire life, I've never read as many books as I did in 2021. So it's only natural that I'd end the year with a post on my favorite book of each month. January- The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Miguel Ruiz Courtesy Goodreads February- The Child in You: The… Continue reading Favorite Book of Each Month-2021

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Podcast #29- I’m Not Broken

https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Im-Not-Broken-Movies-to-Change-Your-Perspective-Sharing-my-Book-e1bekga I talk about how, thanks to the internet, I've learned a lot about my mental health. It's helped me heal from a variety of issues while also teaching me that I'm not alone. I believe it is our obligation to care for our mental health, even if we don't have insurance. I shared an… Continue reading Podcast #29- I’m Not Broken

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Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Episode 32

If you're new to my blog, welcome! Here is an explanation of the tater tot post. Courtesy Quotepark.com Rumi I once worked with a girl named Rumi who I had no idea shared her name with a famous poet. I just thought her name was lovely. Jalal al-Din Rumi, the poet, has been ringing in… Continue reading Screw It, I’m Eating Tater Tots- Episode 32

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Podcast #28- Book Proposals, Gatekeeping, and Pity Parties

https://anchor.fm/kari-wagner-hoban/episodes/Episode-28--Book-Proposals-are-Hard-e1b53d9 Another literary agent emailed me a few weeks ago after reading my query letter. She wanted to see my book proposal, which I hadn't written yet. A book proposal is simply a sales pitch for why they should represent your work. I liken it to a car salesman telling the literary agent why they… Continue reading Podcast #28- Book Proposals, Gatekeeping, and Pity Parties