Stalling

Around the Block

By Amy CarlsenPublished 3 days ago • 1 min read

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Another lap, please

No, we can't go back home yet

We're going this way

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Amy Carlsen

Seattle-based writer born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Left the field of engineering sales to pursue vocation in full-time ministry. Married to her college sweetheart, Tory, and loves being a mom to her Kindergartener, Cole.

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