Aunty Christine
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Ed Hale and the Ghost of Schaefer: Why Marylanders Are Feeling a Familiar Energy
Ed Hale’s entrance into Maryland politics is stirring memories of a very different era in Baltimore leadership. For many Marylanders, especially those who grew up during the Schaefer years, Hale’s energy and style feel surprisingly familiar.
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The WAR.GOV UFO Files, So Naturally… I Downloaded Them
Curious about UFOs, government secrets, and strange things in the sky? Aunty Christine now has the Department of War UFO files available to explore and download. Dig through historic reports, sightings, and documents yourself, then decide, are we alone… or have they been trying to tell us something all along?
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The Weight We Carry: What It Really Feels Like When Love Outlives Someone
Real talk from someone still carrying the weight of missing her mom and supporting her nephew after his mom’s passing. A gentle look at what this heavy experience really feels like, what the science says, and how we can support each other through it.
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COVID Didn’t End for Me, And I’m Still Waiting for Answers
What started as a terrifying COVID diagnosis in 2020 didn’t end when I survived. Years later, I’m still living with long COVID, navigating the lasting impact of hyperadrenergic POTS, and asking difficult questions about the systems we trusted during one of the most vulnerable times in modern history.
Aunty Christine, chronic illness awareness, COVID aftermath, COVID relief programs, COVID survivor story, COVID-19, Government Accountability, healthcare system, hyperadrenergic POTS, institutional trust, invisible illness, life after COVID, long COVID, mental health awareness, pandemic impact, pandemic trauma, personal story, post viral syndrome, public health, VA Home Loan -
Identity Theft Is Not Rare, It’s Everywhere, And It Could Be You Next
Identity theft surged during COVID and remains at record levels. Learn how it happens, the many forms it takes, your legal rights, and what to do when companies fail to follow the law.
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When Grief Meets Vulnerability, Who Is Protecting Our Loved Ones?
When grief and dementia collide, vulnerability can quietly take over. This deeply personal reflection explores how cognitive decline, loss, and outside influence can place our loved ones at risk, and why family must step in to protect them when they can no longer protect themselves.
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Before Heavy Seas, There Was Sisson’s on Cross Street
A childhood memory at Sisson’s on Cross Street becomes a full-circle Baltimore story, connecting Hugh Sisson’s legacy, craft beer history, and a favorite beer from Heavy Seas.
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Starting Over – Choosing My Battles Now, What Comes After a Lifetime of Learning to Fight
I’ve spent a lifetime learning what it means to fight, through injustice, loss, and quiet moments that changed everything. Now, as I look toward the future, I’m choosing where that strength goes next and how I will use it with purpose.
Aunty Christine, Baltimore, courtroom experience, family impact, finding purpose, grief and loss, justice system, life after adversity, life lessons, mental health awareness, personal growth, personal reflection, purpose and direction, real life experiences, resilience, retirement transition, second chapter, storytelling, strength and resilience, suicide awareness -
The $20 Memory I Didn’t Expect to Find
A simple trip to the thrift store turned into something much more, a $20 sewing box that brought back memories of childhood, care, and the quiet ways love shows up in everyday moments.
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Don’t Give Up on Baltimore
I grew up in South Baltimore, where neighbors washed each other’s steps, the Domino Sugar sign glowed outside our window, and the harbor meant hard work and family. Baltimore has changed, but she isn’t lost. She’s out of balance. And she’s still worth fighting for.
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Bring Them Home: The Girls the Headlines Forgot – Find Sa’Wade Birdinground
When one missing person captures national attention, many others remain unseen. Indigenous women and girls go missing at alarming rates, yet their stories are too often ignored or forgotten. This article honors those voices, especially Sa’wade Birdinground, and calls for broader awareness, equal urgency, and continued public pressure to bring…
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For My Sister: Love, Forgiveness, and What Remains
At the end of my sister’s life, forgiveness came quietly and without effort. Cancer has a way of stripping everything down to what matters most, love, family, and the time we think we have but don’t. After losing both my mother and my sister to cancer, I’m learning how grief…
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Racial disparities in mortgage outcomes-time to hold lenders accountable 
Black and Hispanic veterans are being denied the fairness they earned. Despite VA-backed protections, new data reveal that veterans of color face far higher mortgage denial rates than their White peers — even from lenders entrusted to serve them. The Let Freedom Ring Amendment calls for accountability, transparency, and justice…
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When the system turns on those who served 
Veterans were promised help during COVID — but many were left behind. The Let Freedom Ring Amendment is our call for justice, fairness, and truth. We hope Senator Chris Van Hollen will sponsor it and help protect veterans from unfair mortgage practices. Learn more or join the movement at www.AuntyChristine.com…
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Healed People, Heal People: Dating After Doing the Work
There’s a saying floating around these days: “Healed people, heal people.” And listen, there’s a reason it’s trending. In a world where dating apps feel more like vending machines and red flags are often disguised as “quirky traits,” healing before (or while) dating is a full-blown game changer. The Old…
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Robots Took My Job: The Real Tea on AI & the Future of Work
Hey, hons! Let’s talk about something a little less “fun and flirty” and a little more “uh-oh, should I be worried?”Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it’s creeping into our work lives like a nosy neighbor with a key to your house. Now, before you clutch your pearls and start yelling…
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Self-Care Isn’t Selfish—It’s the Secret Sauce to Mental Wellness
Mental Health & Relationships Series Let’s be real for a second. When someone says “self-care,” most of us picture candles, cucumbers on the eyes, or a frothy lavender-scented bubble bath while lo-fi beats play in the background. That’s cute and all… but according to therapist and mental health expert David…
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Aunty Christine, Minister of Mischief and Matrimony: How I Got Ordained and You Can Too
You may know me as Aunty Christine, your go-to gal for backyard shenanigans, and strong opinions served with a wink and a smile. But did you know I’m also a legally ordained minister? Yep. In 2018, I became a wedding officiant through the Universal Life Church (ULC), and it all…
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From Wolf to Wigglebutt: The Glorious Evolution of Dogs
Let’s talk about man’s best friend. Or, as I like to call them: the four-legged freeloaders who steal our hearts, our snacks, and 90% of the bed. Yep, dogs. But have you ever paused while kissing their adorable little forehead and thought, How did we get here? How did a…
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Dolly’s Thoughtful (and Slightly Gross) Gifts
If you’ve ever had a dog with a very generous heart (and a slightly wild streak), then you’ll understand the mix of emotions that comes with receiving a “gift” from them. I’m not talking about a squeaky toy or a shoe dragged out of the closet. Oh no. I’m talking…
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What Easter Means to Me Now
Happy Easter Sunday, sweet friends. It’s early morning, and we’re only just beginning to toss around ideas for how the day will unfold. No grand plans. No strict agenda. Just coffee in hand and the familiar feeling of spring in the air. Yesterday we spent most of the day outside—yard…
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Waiting on Grandma Time (Even Though It’s Not Anytime Soon)
By Aunty Christine – your favorite not-yet-grandma with a whole lot of dreams and not a single diaper to change just yet Let me tell you a little secret… Sometimes, late at night, after the dogs are snoring and Oscar’s finally put his phone down for five whole minutes, I…
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Starting Over at 47 – How Jenny Is Helping Me Take Back My Life
Starting over looks different for everyone. For some, it means a new job. For others, it’s letting go of old relationships, moving somewhere new, or even just waking up one morning and deciding, “I want better for myself.” For me, it’s all of that. And then some. I’ve been through…
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What Losing My Dog Taught Me About Unconditional Love
A love letter to my sweet Lady Let me tell you something—losing a dog? It rips your heart out, tosses it in the dryer with a pile of emotional laundry, and then sets the whole thing on fire. Dramatic? Maybe. Accurate? Absolutely. A few weeks ago, I had to say…
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The Day I Stopped Caring What People Think (and Got Happier Because of It)
I used to worry a lot about what people thought of me. What I said, what I wore, who I dated, how I lived. It was like carrying around a backpack full of other people’s opinions, and let me tell you, it was heavy. Then one day, something shifted. Maybe…
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Slow and Steady Healing: Real Talk About Mental Health
Let’s take a moment to get real, mental health isn’t always pretty, and it’s definitely not predictable. Life has a sneaky way of throwing curveballs just when you think you’re finally getting your footing. I’ve been through it, multiple losses, heartbreak, betrayal, and just… existing in the aftermath of it…
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