Tag Archives: truth

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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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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Never Surrender

Posted on December 10, 2025 by janieleeds

Do you remember the song by Corey Hart circa 1985 called Never Surrender? It came to me this morning so I just finished listening to it again for the first time in many years and the familiarity that came along … 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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Save Yourself

Posted on October 9, 2025 by janieleeds

I saw this today and thought it was meant to be shared. You know how the Universe sometimes sends you a sign and you just know it’s for you because it’s comes exactly at the right moment? Here it is: … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Driving Anxiety

Posted on August 14, 2025 by janieleeds

Becoming less comfortable seems to be the name of the game for me these days. Even though I’m still a little sick, I had to venture out and drive somewhere unknown which wouldn’t have been too bad, but it was … Continue reading →

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Blog Changes the World By Bonding!

Posted on August 8, 2025 by janieleeds

Oh, let me explain this one, at least in my humble opinion…I want my blog to be read as a connection between people – whether it be between you (the reader) and me or connections as in we’re part of … Continue reading →

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Boundaries or Laziness?

Posted on August 7, 2025 by janieleeds

One of the kids is in therapy. He’s got an anxiety disorder and asked to be put in an outpatient facility to work on the issues that he’s having. He feels like he’s had to father himself for the last … Continue reading →

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Describe Me?

Posted on July 28, 2025 by janieleeds

I got my butt kicked again this morning already before 8am! Well, not necessarily kicked, but an attitude readjustment which goes along with the daily prompt so let me explain. This post awhile back https://authentically50.wordpress.com/2025/06/21/new-beginnings-with-the-solstice/ was about Ken whom I … Continue reading →

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