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Writing Lessons

Last night I started a journey towards improving my writing. I recently joined a small band of women who will meet weekly and work on each other’s projects of the pen.

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Turning Blue

Today I exhaled. It took a trip to Houston – and good news – to realize that I had been holding my breath for a year. And I had been turning blue.

Posted in Cancer, Family, Health | 5 Comments

Not My First Rodeo

Last week I went to my niece’s art fair at her school. It is for the students in grades K thru 8, and it encompasses all pieces from their year in art class.

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In Passing

Years ago I went to a funeral. The gentleman we were celebrating that day was someone I didn’t really know very well, and not too personally.

Posted in Death, Friends, Memories, Philanthropy, Relationships | 1 Comment

Change of Plans

I have never really liked the “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade” saying. It has always bugged me, and it doesn’t sit right.

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On The Issue of Blue

A year ago, a close friend said to me, “Yes. I know about the blue and you.” I retorted with a general, “What are you talking about?” or “What do you mean?” She said, “I read the blog.”

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When Mommies Freak Out

When my darling boy was a little over 2 years old, I drove the wrong way down one way streets and sped through red lights after looking both ways.

Posted in Children, Family, Friends, Memories, Motherhood | 5 Comments

Lifecycles

Recently a friend posted a photo to Facebook that shook me a little bit. My mind was racing all over the place with memories of my own life.

Posted in Children, Death, Family, Memories, Motherhood, Relationships | 5 Comments

Falling in Love Again

For 17 years, we lived with one dog. He was amazing, and he was cherished. This past August, we let him go into his good night.

Posted in Family, Memories, Pets, Relationships | 6 Comments

Love Affair

I fell in love tonight with a naked man in a museum.

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