Rachel Richard
Warm stories. Sharp wit. Soulful reflections.



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Please Don’t Throw Baby Jesus
It’s not December—I know—but the memory keeps popping up in my mind anyway. At some point during a past holiday season, I found myself shouting, “Please do NOT…
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Why Now?
This isn’t a brand. This isn’t a performance. It’s me—finally making space for what’s real. The words have always been there, tucked in journals and quiet corners, waiting…
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Try It Again, Kiddo: A Tribute To Mark Milach
Some voices stay with you long after they’re gone. Mine still echoes in the words of a trumpet solo, a messy rehearsal, and a phrase that carried me…
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You Can Get Off the Bike Now
Ever feel like your life is one big stationary bike ride? You’re sweating, grinding, pushing through like the instructor says. The playlist is pumping, the motivational quotes are…
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Coddiwompling My Way Home
Feeling a little lost? You’re not. You’re just coddiwompling—traveling with purpose, even if the destination feels unclear. And that’s more than enough. The long way, the wrong turns,…
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Love in the Swamp: An Anniversary Story
This weekend we’re celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary, and our story doesn’t look like Cinderella at the ball. It doesn’t look like Prince Charming sweeping in with a…
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