The Fern and The Flame

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Finally, a Victory

Finally, a Victory

It wasn’t perfect, but it was everything we needed

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Shannon Ashley
Jul 20, 2025
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Sophie and I are currently recovering from the best week ever.

We took some much-needed time to ourselves, driving through a pair of national forests and visiting a local orchard to pick blackberries and zinnias. We had such a wonderful time—and honestly, we’re still riding the high of it all. I did nearly everything I set out to do. And for once, it didn’t all fall apart.

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