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Robin Finn

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Sleepless in the San Fernando Valley

Dreams of My Mother

I would like to think she is a harbinger of better days to come.

Sep 25

Dreams of My Mother

Sep 25

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Sleepless in the San Fernando Valley

Grief is Sticky

The poet finds his departed mother on the breeze. I want mine next to me in line at Trader Joe’s. I guess that’s why I’m not a poet.

Sep 6

Grief is Sticky

Sep 6

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Sleepless in the San Fernando Valley

At 54, I Finally Learned to Hula Hoop — Here’s What I Learned About Trying Again in Midlife

Maybe hula hooping is no big deal; or maybe being willing to be playful is what life is all about.

Aug 12

At 54, I Finally Learned to Hula Hoop — Here’s What I Learned About Trying Again in Midlife

Aug 12

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Sleepless in the San Fernando Valley

Why It Took So Long To Write My Second Book

Lesson #1 from Heart. Soul. Pen.: I wanted to have written and published five books by now.

May 30

Why It Took So Long To Write My Second Book

May 30

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HEART. SOUL. PEN.

Writing About Midlife

Writing will help you, heal you, introduce you to yourself. Join me on Medium Day and let’s discuss.

Aug 2, 2023

Writing About Midlife

Aug 2, 2023

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Sleepless in the San Fernando Valley

Letting Go of Failure — And Everything Else That Didn’t Turn Out Like I Planned

I laugh when I remember that I ever thought life would follow my plan.

May 24, 2023

Letting Go of Failure — And Everything Else That Didn’t Turn Out Like I Planned

May 24, 2023

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Sleepless in the San Fernando Valley

What’s A ‘Good Word’ Between Family?

For a genetically competitive group of wordies, we keep it a friendly game. Mostly.

May 22, 2023

What’s A ‘Good Word’ Between Family?

May 22, 2023

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I Forced My Mother Into Assisted Living and I Will Never Forgive Myself

I have a choice to make about my mother’s final days: whether to plant a garden of forgiveness or hold tight to my regret.

May 13, 2023

I Forced My Mother Into Assisted Living and I Will Never Forgive Myself

May 13, 2023

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Sleepless in the San Fernando Valley

None of My Kids Ever Came When I Called Them — Why Should the Dog?

I do not think dog training is going to help. Mom training? Maybe.

May 4, 2023

None of My Kids Ever Came When I Called Them — Why Should the Dog?

May 4, 2023

What I Learned From My 9-Millimeter Endometrial Lining

When it comes to your endometrium, you don’t want to be impressive.

Mar 7, 2023

What I Learned From My 9-Millimeter Endometrial Lining

Mar 7, 2023

Robin Finn

Robin Finn

Founder of Heart. Soul. Pen.® for women writers. Book coming April 2024! Essays in @NYTimes @WashPo @LATimes. Author: “Restless in L.A.” www.robinfinn.com

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