Tag Archives: family

Wearing O’ the Green

Posted on March 17, 2026 by janieleeds

It’s St. Patrick’s Day today and, of course, I’ll be wearing green. After all, why not? I have a lil’ bit of Irish in me from my ancestors, although even if I didn’t, I like to celebrate along with everyone … Continue reading →

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Time March-es On…

Posted on March 1, 2026 by janieleeds

Hello March! You’ve arrived with all the blustery nuances of the weather’s uncertainty. This morning it was snowing just a bit before the sun peeked out even though it remained cold. I guess we’ll supposedly be experiencing more flurries this … Continue reading →

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Friendship and Galentine’s Day

Posted on February 22, 2026 by janieleeds

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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Want, Need, Require

Posted on January 9, 2026 by janieleeds

My mission is simple. Pack up a decades’ house full of memories into bite-sized boxes in order to move in a few weeks to a smaller place. It’s not easy for a sentimental packrat like me who likes her memories … Continue reading →

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Making Peace with the Past for My Future Plans

Posted on January 6, 2026 by janieleeds

I have been making plans for the future more often than not lately because I am moving. Starting a new life and I’m very excited about it! In fact, I’ve woken up from vivid dreams in which I’m standing with … Continue reading →

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A Sigh of Relief For Now…

Posted on December 27, 2025 by janieleeds

I don’t know what the future’s going to hold, but for now? We’ve made it through Christmas pretty unscathed and for that, I’m tremendously grateful. It’s probably not surprising, (except I never really thought about it), that the littlest thing … Continue reading →

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Holiday Anxiety

Posted on December 24, 2025 by janieleeds

I’m steeling myself for the holidays this year. Frankly, I think it’s what happens every year as somehow the ex’s family mucks up my holidays by pitting the kids against each other and demanding their presence throughout the holiday season. … Continue reading →

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My “Magical” Thinking

Posted on December 9, 2025 by janieleeds

The older kid told me something the other day and it’s stuck with me. We were talking about some ‘family’ members who he thought were lying to me. And the conversation proceeded as such: Kid: You know what your problem … Continue reading →

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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do…

Posted on December 5, 2025 by janieleeds

Did you read and sing that line a la Neil Sedaka along with me? That’s why I left it as the title because I giggled when I wrote it and sang the lyrics in my head. It’s the little things, … Continue reading →

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