Author Archives: Courtney
The Reasons Winter is Okay
I moved to Tennessee to escape winter. That’s not the whole reason I moved but, um, percentage wise it’s higher than I should probably admit. Little did I know, I would not escape winter, mostly because, while winters are much … Continue reading
The Blog ReDesign That Never Was
I’m having one of those stupid blog crises wherein I want everything to look DIFFERENT. RIGHT NOW. Which is fair enough considering it’s looked like this for at least a year and probably longer and it never did get to … Continue reading
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The Imagined Adventure
What do I want? I want to fly to New York City. I want to hang out for awhile, see a show on Broadway, sleep on a couch or two, buy a car, and drive away. I want to zig … Continue reading
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The Past, The Present, The Future
Sometimes I wish, particularly right now, that I was still 19 and writing things exactly as I meant them without frilly language and often failed attempts at subtlety and with the naive impression that my mother wasn’t ready my blog … Continue reading
The Signs
It might be slightly strange but I find it exceedingly comforting knowing that the girl Jason Mraz has been calling his girlfriend all nicely and discreetly these past months or so (I skim over his blog from time to time) … Continue reading
The Thing You Didn't Know You Felt
Somtimes it just hits you. Forgive the cliche, but it’s a ton of bricks. Smack! Right there on your chest, and suddenly your heart has splattered itself against your spine. It’s a song you’ve never heard before but you’re … Continue reading
The Things We Won't Say Aloud
He has taken to calling me “Babe” in a sort of nonchalant way he never used to. Forget the tone, he never had a term of endearment for me at all, that I can remember. I’ve now heard it sneak … Continue reading
The Chance of a Lifetime
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned this or not (I haven’t, not here) but I’M GOING TO SEE GARTH BROOKS NEXT MONTH. Garth Brooks doesn’t tour. He doesn’t record. He hangs out with his daughters and with Trisha Yearwood because … Continue reading
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The Shocker
What?! My hair is PURPLE?! You. Have got. to be KIDDING ME. Hahaha! J/K, guys! I totally did this on purpose! And now my hair smells like grape soda! That’s just an added bonus! Poll: How crazy do you think … Continue reading
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The Manifesto of Courtania, a Pumpkin Soup Eating Nation
I, Courtney Olson, Queen of the newly established nation of Courtania, believe in the power of laughter, Dunn Bros. medium Americanos, and pumpkin black bean soup (it’s sweet AND spicy!). Greenhouses will be built across the land, forever providing perfect … Continue reading
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