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I am on a journey to know and accept myself.
woman
posted on Sep 25, 2008
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Abraham Lincoln said that "most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be". I have always loved that quote and believe every word of it.... read entire post
woman
posted on Sep 15, 2008
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Nine months ago my father, who is 86, had a serious stroke that left his body paralyzed on the left side. He was a strong and still vigorous man before this happened and his struggle to recover has been both sad and inspiring. I visit him twice a week an... read entire post
woman
posted on Sep 03, 2008
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Miracles Do happen. Today a fiery, beautiful, curly haired little sweetheart is starting school. She is wearing her much loved Hanah Montana shirt and her shoes with "diamonds". Her mother has done her best to tame her curly, strawberry colored hair and t... read entire post
woman
posted on Aug 21, 2008
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Tomorrow is both a beginning and an ending. It is the first day of school. It is the last time that I will join the children who rush in with new backpacks loaded with fresh pencils, crisp paper, and a bouquet of sweet crayons. It will be the last year I... read entire post
woman
posted on Aug 19, 2008
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Withgray sky
wrapping me
in sadness.
With
misty rain
mingling with
my tears.
This day
is my sister
in sorrow.... read entire post
woman
posted on Aug 14, 2008
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Perhaps you read about my home remodel. It's ongoing, but major progress has been made. The plan is to have it finished before I retire in December. Well, now it seems the house isn't the only thing needing remodeling. This is the story. Anyone under the... read entire post
woman
posted on Aug 11, 2008
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The skywas fierce today.
Brutal with
it's beauty.
The crispness
of the blue.
The glory
of the clouds.
The passion
in the sun.
Today
My heart
was
bruised
by the
powe... read entire post
woman
posted on Aug 01, 2008
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Race is a difficult and sensitive subject isn't it? It is a subject that has gone through many changes in my lifetime and I believe it will continue to do so. I remember when my mother washed my mouth out with soap (Palmolive) when I came home from... read entire post
woman
posted on Jul 28, 2008
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The passing years have changed my dreams. As a young woman my dream was simple enough, to be loved and to love. I was certain that was the answer to the question of my life. I went to college, I studied, I planned on teaching, and sometimes even thought... read entire post
woman
posted on Jul 14, 2008
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The excitement about retiring is lessening as the economy worsens daily. When I went into teaching we were "guaranteed" medical benefits and a a great retirement plan. This was suppose to make up for a lower teaching salary through the years. Now what is... read entire post
woman
posted on Jul 11, 2008
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55 years ago I attended the birthday party of my new friend Natalie. Tomorrow I will attend her 60th birthday party. Yes, her 60th. Gives you pause, doesn't it? So many things have happened over the years. So many changes have occurred. And yet.... read entire post
woman
posted on Jul 08, 2008
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Today I was basking in the sun. The waves made hypnotic music and the warmth of the sand was comforting. I did not burn. I did not worry about how I looked in a swimsuit. Really. This was possible because I was only in this peaceful setting in my... read entire post
woman
posted on Jun 27, 2008
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Some people take a brief trip to remodeling Chaos. Others of us, live there. Oh, the scenery may change a little, but it is still Chaos. I can't recommend the place but I am trying to get it renamed Progress.... read entire post
woman
posted on Jun 17, 2008
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I sit here in the muddle and confusion of remodeling. My dining room contains both refrigerator and stove. My living room houses boxes, tools, a sweeper, and drills plugged into every socket. (How many drills do men need? Is it like shoes?... read entire post
woman
posted on Jun 11, 2008
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Ok. Here's a confession. Not everyone will truly understand this problem, but for those of you who do.......I have enough pairs of shoes to outfit a small girls' school. It's an addiction, for sure. Let's start with black sandals. How many black sandals... read entire post