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Why I Protest

I’ve been walking around with my heart on my sleeve for weeks now. I can’t speak about any of the unconstitutional actions in Minneapolis without the tears flowing. At the protest a reporter from a local newspaper asked for our names (mine and Susan’s) and asked why I was protesting. The tears once again found themselves on the surface and if found it difficult to speak coherently.

Hi, I’m Amber Pechin

Welcome to my site.

I have three goals

•Go all the places.
•Meet all the people (and dogs.)
•Tell all the stories.

Want to hear all about it? Pull up a chair and stay awhile. I’ll make pancakes, we’ll laugh, we’ll cry and we’ll be friends. It’ll be the best ever.

Xoxo,

Amber

These are the things I write about

Talking to Strangers

Do strangers tell you things? Do you regularly make friends with strangers? Here are three stories about strangers I’ve met.

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The Van

Sleeping in the van that night with the sound of the rain on the roof was so relaxing. It’s hard to explain just how good it felt that this thing I had been dreaming about doing for so long was finally happening. But the story only gets better from there, because I was about to meet Ed Jr.

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The Roads We Travel

This post is part of a project to post a photo and a 1,500+ word story every day for 100 days in a row. Today is day 2 In an effort to streamline this project, I've spent the last couple of days sorting through photos to potentially use. It's been a mix of enjoyable...

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Ask Amber

I like to give advice. People like it better when they ask for advice first. This section is the best of both worlds. Ask advice about anything! You’ll get exactly what you’ve paid for.

Ask Amber: How to make decisions (in four easy steps)

How do you make business decisions and keep yourself moving forward when you work for yourself? This article will take you through four easy steps.

For Sale

I’m a writer for my day job, but sometimes I flex my storytelling muscles and do a little copywriting for myself. Enjoy!

For Sale: Paris Cafe Chair (a little broken, just like all of us)

What can you do with a slightly wonky chair?

Book: Strategic Neglect

I’m writing a parenting book. Sign up here for a sneek peek and to get on the pre-order list.

Ask Amber: Surviving the tween tide part three: The Legend of the Fire Swamp

The teen years feel a lot like walking through the Fireswamp with danger around every corner. Keep talking to your kid the entire time. Show up and keep talking.