The Shaken-Up Bottle in my Inner Self (Yes, “Self,” Not “Shelf”)

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A few weeks ago, I had the joy of spending time with family. In this pandemic era, seeing them — particularly the kiddos — after far too much time apart was incredibly special. The long months since March 2020 have been tough on all of us, perhaps particularly kids? I know people say children are resilient, but I noticed my eldest niece acting out and tormenting her baby brother…