Category Archives: inspired moments

The Songwriters

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Courtney

So I saw Garth Brooks live this week. Story in and of itself, but not what this post is about. There was this woman who opened up for him… somebody no one has really ever heard of.  How does some … Continue reading →

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The Imagined Adventure

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Courtney

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 Chance of a Lifetime

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Courtney

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

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Courtney

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

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Courtney

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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The Choices We Make

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Courtney

Do you think we have to live with every single choice we ever make? I mean, probably, although most choices kind of just blend into life and the person you are, rather than becoming moments you look back on and … Continue reading →

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The Memories

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Courtney

Last night I pulled out a can of pumpkin left over from last fall (yes, I checked the expiration date.)  It was my last can and I held onto it because I wanted to make it into a pumpkin pie. … Continue reading →

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The Band

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Courtney

He wasn’t much of a hand holder, that last boy I dated.  I never really thought to read much into it, though I did notice. I like holding hands. The one time I really remember holding hands with him was … Continue reading →

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The Belief

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Courtney

This story, which I wrote more than two years ago, is about a guy  named Ryan. What I fail to mention in this lengthy recount is that one night, after a lovely day of rehearsal and silliness together before our … Continue reading →

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The Headlight

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Courtney

I was on my way home from Nashville last night after some fantastic fun. Too much fantastic fun. Emily and I were sitting in the grass listening to Dr. Dog play on the stage in front of us when she … Continue reading →

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