Tag Archives: writing

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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Make Me Lose Control…

Posted on March 14, 2026 by janieleeds

Do you remmber the song by Eric Carmen – Make Me Lose Control? I added it below in case you needed a reminder. So what activities make me lose control and I lose myself in? Writing Reading Listening to music … 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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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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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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Love, Love, Love

Posted on January 4, 2026 by janieleeds

I know, I know. You probably think that it’s a cheesy response. But what else would you expect from this GenX’er girl who grew up singing along with the album Belladonna by Stevie Nicks? I’m a hopeful romantic and I … 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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