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She’s 18 now, and she has the right and responsibility.
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Time off, time away, or just time.
I’ve been absent from this blog for months now. Before that, my posts had become very sporadic. In fact, when I looked back at my last post, I was embarrassed by the amount of time that has lapsed. And...
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Damn you, Budweiser!
I’m a football fan. A loud, obnoxious football fan. Well, not the paint my face blue and orange kind of obnoxious, but you certainly know when I’m watching the game, even if you live 3 doors down. I’m...
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Honey, it’s your decision. (Kind of. Sort of. Maybe.)
“Mommy, can dolly come too?” “Honey, it’s your decision…but, just know I’m not going to carry her and you don’t want to lose her.” (It’s your decision, but I’ve let you know my opinion; don’t bring...
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More heart than brain.
As I’ve previously shared, my older daughter, C, started classes at the nearby community college last fall, a decision that was all hers. She made the decision the summer in advance of her senior year...
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2/3 of the way.
That’s what today is: Day 20 of 30 days in November or 2/3 of the way through NaBloPoMo. Last night, I started reflecting on this journey while thinking about today’s post. What would I write? Did I...
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There are consequences for pushing.
Perhaps, it’s just me, but I hate the way Thanksgiving has lost it’s significance. I have much to say about this, but that will have to wait until Monday’s post. Today, I’m doing a “Throwback Thursday”...
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Inquiring Minds Want to Know
If you’re on Facebook, you may have noticed a little game going around where your friends disclose their favorite color of underwear a list of random facts about themselves in a post. If you “Like” the...
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Service interruption
The pace of NaBloPoMo may have caught up with me, but I suspect it was last night’s tilapia. I’ve spent the majority of the day in bed and though I have another group of fabulous bloggers to share with...
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The promise of a new day
When I awoke this morning, my thoughts immediately began racing. Yesterday’s “to do” list, the list with only one task checked off, merged with today’s list of tasks, doubling its size. I had spent...
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Closed Wallet, Open Heart
We’ve had a warm fall this year. Really warm. It’s made it tough to think about the holidays that are just around the corner. Really tough. Last week, I was sipping a tall glass of iced tea, wearing...
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Enjoy the ordinary
I thought this would be easier. I know it’s the right decision, and I know many parents across the country have made this same decision. But, I really thought it would be easier. I know she’s OK with...
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Gratitude in song
I thought about posting a “gratitude list” today. It would be a long list because I’m very blessed. I’ve been thinking about my blessings more than usual in the last few days. Seems fitting for the...
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Let’s play a game
Let’s play a game this morning. Grab paper and pencil and write the numbers 1 through 10. Then, without over-thinking, write down the first 10 that things that come to mind when you finish this...
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Dog with a bone
When I get started on a project, I’m a bit like a dog with a bone; I won’t put it down. I chew away, not wanting to let go, until it’s done. In the last month, I’ve gnawed away on 2 … Continue reading →
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It’s been a wild ride!
This post was scheduled to be a Saturday Sharrrring post. However, I’ve decided to dedicate this last post of NaBloPoMo to expressing my gratitude to everyone that has run this race with me. It’s been...
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My brother, the statistic.
If you or someone you care about is in a crisis and need help right away: Call this toll-free number, available 24 hours a day, every day: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will reach the National Suicide...
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Learning to swim. Again.
Like many parents, I enrolled my girls in swim lessons when they were small. C, fearless and ready to leap, took to the water like a fish. Her younger sister, however, walked without gills, feared the...
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Sometimes, we just need a little laughter.
Sometimes, in the midst of dirty diapers or dirty looks from our teens, we forget how much we do and how hard we work. Sometimes, it all starts to feel just a bit overwhelming and that “one more...
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A Father’s Day Gift for this Mother
A few nights ago, in advance of the “holiday” around the corner, I asked my husband what he wanted for Father’s Day. Without skipping a beat, he told me about the CD he wanted. I sat in awe and...
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