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Friendship and Galentine’s Day

I’m not about to wax poetic about the value of friendships but I will tell you that I never realized until the ex-hubs left how important my gal pals were. And they really are. I have all kinds by the … Continue reading

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Book List

Ok, I know it’s going to sound strange, but here’s my list… Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell. This was the longest book I’ve ever read. It kept me captivated and I learned a lot. I was really sick … Continue reading

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Are You Having A Cranky Monday Too?

I’ve rewritten this post a few times already, but I’m just going to hit send when this is done. I’m cranky today. Have you ever just felt cranky and want to enjoy it? LOL I know that probably sounds silly, … Continue reading

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Tips & Advice: General Life – Embracing Life’s Changes at Any Age (Guest Post by Janie Leeds) — This Is My Truth Now

It’s the next installment of the General Life segment in the Tips & Advice feature on the This Is My Truth Now blog. If you’re new to this segment, scroll toward the bottom to learn more about it and me. … Continue reading

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Tagged By Wanna Know You Better

Paula Light tagged me here so I’ll play along.  I don’t know who else wants to do this, but if you do, feel free to be tagged unofficially by me. 10 “briefly explain” questions: 1. What really makes you angry? … Continue reading

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Make Me Lose Control

Whenever I hear that song Make Me Lose Control by Eric Carmen, I start remembering that summer when the guy I was dating played it whenever we were in his car.  While we’re still friends, he’s married, has kids but … Continue reading

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Pedro And The Christmas Tree Story

Part of divorce is having to decorate alone, especially when you’re an empty nester.  Not like the kids or ex-husband helped a lot to decorate at Christmastime, but it was nice to do it as a family.  I had been … Continue reading

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Sticks And Stones

Tempers are heightened around the holidays and it’s like walking through a mine field these days with everyone being so sensitive and easily upset by the littlest thing.  It’s hard to find peace when people are so touchy and grouchy.  … Continue reading

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How Divorce Affects College Bound Kids

I think that part of my homesick kid’s problem was the divorce.  It all started a few years ago when he was in high school, so he was home with me.  I thought we dealt with changes in the relationships … Continue reading

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