Tag Archives: friendship

I’m Tired

Posted on April 12, 2026 by janieleeds

This isn’t a pity post. It’s just my truth as I feel it this morning, and lately when I’m alone. I don’t want to be alone. I want someone to take care of me, to share this life and to … Continue reading →

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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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Write Write Write

Posted on March 15, 2026 by janieleeds

Negative feelings, yup, I’ve had more than a few and you’ve read (or I’ve posted) many times when life felt out of hand. There’s a bunch of posts that I never published either, sitting in drafts because I just had … 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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It’s Just a Bed…Right?

Posted on February 5, 2026 by janieleeds

I sold the bedroom furniture from the marriage. I know, I know. It took me long enough – partly because I didn’t have any other bed to sleep in and in part because, well, I picked it out and had … 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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I Dunno

Posted on December 22, 2025 by janieleeds

Imagine me with my arms raised in the “I don’t know” stance because again, last night, the older kid told me how my “magical thinking” could be seen as a detriment and a superpower, but mostly my downfall. Because from … Continue reading →

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Theme Song of M*A*S*H

Posted on November 24, 2025 by janieleeds

Ok, let’s roll back time to weekly TV shows and specifically M*A*S*H, only because I awoke with the theme song in my head. If you already know it, then you can imagine where this post is going. If not, here’s … Continue reading →

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If I Had A Million Dollars…

Posted on October 10, 2025 by janieleeds

I can’t help myself – whenever someone says, “If I had a million dollars,” the song below comes to mind and I want to sing…and smile…and laugh…and of course, I’d be giving it away with enthusiasm – sharing the money … Continue reading →

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