Author Archives: bridgetstraub

About bridgetstraub

Author, Artist & Mom. First novel "Searching for My Wand" was published in December 2011

Setting Goals

Posted on December 15, 2016 by bridgetstraub

Do you set goals? I am one of those people always looking for inspiration and ways to further my career. I sign up for online seminars and newsletters, and then am generally disappointed by the vague suggestions sent my way. Today … Continue reading →

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Rough Start

Posted on December 13, 2016 by bridgetstraub

There is nothing like asking the universe for a peaceful, smooth morning to get things jumping. My youngest is dealing with crippling anxiety at the moment. Every morning she gets up and does her best to go to school but … Continue reading →

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About That Girl On a Train…

Posted on December 10, 2016 by bridgetstraub

I realize I have been late to the party. This book has been out for a long time, and been made into a much anticipated film, etc. I’ve been wanting to read it forever and as a fan of Emily … Continue reading →

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Lets Rewind

Posted on December 8, 2016 by bridgetstraub

This is the photo I was trying to post the other day. It feels like a throwback to a time gone by, but in truth it was just this weekend. Every year in the N. California city my sister lives … Continue reading →

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Still Reeling

Posted on December 6, 2016 by bridgetstraub

It’s really hard not to climb under a rock right now. With every idiotic tweet Trump puts out and every act of violence reported and probably distorted, I just want to hide. Throw into the mix personal things that so … Continue reading →

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Together Again

Posted on November 26, 2016 by bridgetstraub

For the first time in years, all three of my kids were with me on Thanksgiving. My son drove for close to twelve hours to be here and it meant everything to me. Sadly, he is now on his way … Continue reading →

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What to Say…

Posted on November 19, 2016 by bridgetstraub

I want to post something but everything seems out of whack right now. That carefree artist above is turning seventeen today and yet she is anything but carefree. Gone are the days when she blissfully threw her entire self into … Continue reading →

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I Am Better than This

Posted on November 9, 2016 by bridgetstraub

To say I am sad, scared, or even devastated would be to minimize what I am feeling today. I believe in the power of love, and good over evil. I have always felt there was more good in the world than … Continue reading →

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I’m Just Putting it Out Here

Posted on November 7, 2016 by bridgetstraub

  I came across this piece I wrote after completing Searching for my Wand. I love this book & who knows, maybe you’ll be inspired to read it.  Adam  I am not a writer and have no idea how to make … Continue reading →

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Stay Calm & Escape

Posted on November 6, 2016 by bridgetstraub

What else can we do today except be grateful for what we have, and pray that the best is yet to come. In the meantime, why not lose yourself in a good book? I’ve got lots of them for you, … Continue reading →

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