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10 Things You Don’t Know About Me

Spoiler alert: I’m a shameless Twi-hard fan with a vocal tic and E.T. toes

9 min readMay 7, 2022

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Woman kissing a life-sized cut out of Edward Cullen.

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The Daily Cuppa

Ellen Martin Voted 22 Years Before Illinois Law Allowed It

In 1891, Lombard’s town charter had a legal loophole — Martin and 14 other courageous women jumped through it.

2 min readMar 13, 2024

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Portrait of woman in late 1800s with cropped dark hair, brown eyes, wearing a lace color and dark clothes.

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Adrienne Parkhurst
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The Daily Cuppa

Elizabeth Packard’s Story Hits Close to Home, Literally

I grew up 20 minutes from the infamous Illinois Hospital for the Insane, where she spent three years against her will.

1 min readMar 8, 2024

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Photo of Elizabeth Packard in black and white.

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Adrienne Parkhurst
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The Daily Cuppa

Thanksgiving Day Turkeys, Bets, and Debacles

Every year, my family places wagers on how late I’ll serve dinner

1 min readNov 9, 2023

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Thanksgiving Day Turkeys, Bets, and Debacles

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Adrienne Parkhurst
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The Daily Cuppa

Let’s Write a Poetry Chapbook Together

Join me in the annual Writer’s Digest Poetry-a-Day Challenge

2 min readNov 3, 2023

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Let’s Write a Poetry Chapbook Together

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Adrienne Parkhurst
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The Daily Cuppa

Kids Make the Best Halloween Decorations

Homemade artifacts are portals to the past

2 min readOct 27, 2023

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Kids Make the Best Halloween Decorations

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Adrienne Parkhurst
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The Daily Cuppa

Halloween Drinkware Can Turn Meals Into Comedy Bits

One of my favorite things about the holidays is the cheesy decorations. I love busting out holiday-themed cups, glasses, and dishes.

1 min readOct 20, 2023

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Halloween Drinkware Can Turn Meals Into Comedy Bits

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Adrienne Parkhurst
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The Daily Cuppa

Halloween Jokes Mask My Culinary Weaknesses

I pack boring snacks.

1 min readOct 14, 2023

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Halloween Jokes Mask My Culinary Weaknesses

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Adrienne Parkhurst
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The Daily Cuppa

Playing Pretend During Halloween

I deserve an Emmy or maybe even an Oscar

1 min readOct 5, 2023

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Playing Pretend During Halloween

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Do You Write Poetry? Join Me and Compete for Cash and Prizes

Writer’s Digest Poetry Contest Early Bird Deadline 10/2/23

2 min readSep 28, 2023

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Do You Write Poetry? Join Me and Compete for Cash and Prizes

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Adrienne Parkhurst

Adrienne Parkhurst

Mom. Wife. Writer. Editor. Healthcare Freelance Writer. Lifetime Learner. Flawed Leader. Sharing my life lessons through personal essays and memoirs.

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