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Emotions in an Online Dating World

So it’s been a LONG time…but I was trying to muddle through and build up after a disappointing event and writing through it came to me, so here I am. I have delved back into the online dating world. I … Continue reading

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Hello again.

Just shy of a year since I last wrote. It’s Memorial Day weekend. My Marine is home for a break and went out to spend some time with a friend. I’m catching up on laundry and found my way to … Continue reading

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The Hope

Today my oldest child turns 18. He is embarking on the adult stage of his life with a respectful dedication and desire to serve his country. He leaves on his new journey in just three short weeks. I can’t be … Continue reading

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Sleepless

I took a short nap today…that always does me in. Then I can’t sleep and end up missing more sleep than if I’d just struggled through the mid-day sleepy, thereby creating more tired rather than solving the “tired enough to … Continue reading

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Dying a bit more each passing day

I try. I really do try. I think positively about being here for my kids. I try to see the “everyday qualities” of the area and what it has to offer in the “big picture” as well. I seek out … Continue reading

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Been such a long time…

I can’t even remember the last time I wrote… things have been hectic and crazy as a life of a divorced mother of three teenagers an a full time working elementary teacher can be. My oldest is graduating from high … Continue reading

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Smooth Sailing

I haven’t written recently because things have been generally going along smoothly and I typically turn to my keyboard when I’m working through a tough moment. The summer has been going by fairly well though. I am teaching summer school … Continue reading

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Ramblings and Doubts and Rationalizations

I think I have been disengaged with myself for the better part of the past three or four years. That’s a long time. I’ve been stuck in a rut of devaluing myself and going through the motions of life. I … Continue reading

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Brokenness

My son started living with his father since the beginning of this year. He was failing in his classwork, becoming withdrawn into his technology (not socially, just gaming), lacking any motivation in any way, and he and I were beginning … Continue reading

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Personal Sabotage

So I’m talking to a guy…VERY early in talking. We started talking about a month ago. From what I know (because it’s an online website profile and we all know how possibly wrong that can all go) he’s attractive and … Continue reading

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