Laura Blankenship

@lblanken
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I am many things--an educator, a writer, a geek, a mom, a wife. Pro women's empowerment. I want to change the world. Current place: #johnsoncitytn
Mehttp://laurablankenship.net
Writing on Mediumhttps://medium.com/@lblanken

My latest writing: https://medium.com/crows-feet/writing-spaces-085870973b87

Sort of meta in a way.

Time to reboot for the new year. Writing in a new/old space.

https://medium.com/@lblanken/resolution-bingo-827c1c7a3b9f

#resolutions #reboot

Let’s Talk About Healthcare

Healthcare in this country is expensive, confusing, and unfriendly. And, because of all those things, we have worse outcomes

https://laurablankenship.net/blog/2023/09/11/lets-talk-about-healthcare/

Let’s Talk About Healthcare

Healthcare in this country is expensive, confusing, and unfriendly. And, because of all those things, we have worse outcomes

Geeky Mom Rebooted
Oh hi @SutroTower hanging with the Blue Moon this morning.

The Grief of Place

It's a weird feeling to be both enamored by a place and traumatized by it.

https://laurablankenship.net/blog/2023/08/28/the-grief-of-place/

The Grief of Place

It’s a weird feeling to be both enamored by a place and traumatized by it.

Geeky Mom Rebooted
I continue to be surprised by people who have very personal conversations loudly in airports. Like family issues, feelings about jobs or life, arguments, financial woes. I mean, good for them that they feel comfortable being that vulnerable in public but also, should they be unloading like this in public?
Facing death

The two men in my life are dying. My father and husband both have limited time remaining. With my father, you can tell. At almost 80, his health and mobility have deteriorated over the last several…

Geeky Mom Rebooted

Don't think this worked 🤷‍♀️

Here's the link: https://laurablankenship.net/blog/2023/07/24/surrounded-by-family-and-friends/

Surrounded by family and friends

We’ve had a stream of visitors pretty much since the day we arrived. My daughter came to visit a little over a week ago and stayed through this past weekend. Her boyfriend joined her for the …

Geeky Mom Rebooted
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