Newsletter | June 12, 2025

Interesting Finds

I saw this on SUBSTACK, and it hit me... HARD.

I have many flaws (don't tell anyone), but maybe my biggest is my pursuit of DOING. I am so good at it, and in the moment - like little hits of dopamine - it feels sooooo good to check off that item. But the downfall of that mentality is that somewhere in the recesses of my mind, I think that one day I'll be done. Yeah, like everything is checked off the "to do" list. And once I reach that enchanted land of checked boxes, I'll be able to breathe, relax, and let loose! And so I persevere...

But, I want to get off this train to nowhere. Where am I even going? Does it fucking matter? Yes, we need to eat dinner and have clean(ish) clothes, but... could I learn to take it down a notch? How will my 60-year-old self look at my 50-year-old self?

I don't have an answer (yet) - I just know it's "not this." Stay tuned...

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Pretty Wrecked Updates

Want me to speak to your kids' high school? ME TOO!

PLEASE put me in contact with someone at your school so I can send them the info about the book and my speaking availability for students (and parents) as I work towards getting PW added to support existing drug & alcohol curriculums!

Summer reading requirements for your teen??? Pretty Wrecked is a funny and powerful read, with an honest account of drug/alcohol addiction, abuse, and more. It's easy to read, engaging, and holds a powerful message. If you have a teenager going into 10th, 11th or 12th grade, PW is a great 'free-choice' book. Get a personalized, autographed copy for your teen HERE.

Also, if you haven't yet, check out my updated WEBSITE - I love it! eBook still available on Amazon, and audiobook available from multiple sources -- but please consider getting it on Spotify.

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Happy Endings

This guy amazes me. During COVID, while I ate endless bags of potato chips, my husband Mike learned how to play the bass guitar... by himself... on YouTube... Then, about a year ago, he met some other musical fellas -- and now they play real gigs! HAVE FUN. DON'T DIE. is an 80s/90s/00s high energy rock cover band. Follow them on Instagram or YouTube. Better yet, come see and support them at some upcoming shows:

Fri 6/13 @dawsonstreetpub 8:30pm

Sat 6/28 @watertowerlive 8pm

Sat 7/19 @memoriesinmargate 7pm

Fri 9/26 @118northwayne time tbd

Love,

Tracy