Category Archives: Celebrate

Happy Birthday to Me

Posted on May 16, 2013 by

So, today is my day. Well. Kinda. It’s my birthday. I remember being a kid and LOVING my birthday.  I see that with my kids.  They look forward to their birthdays like they do Christmas morning.  And really, why wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Born Again

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

Yesterday, I had a “born again” dinner with a dearest of all Dear Friends. In the middle of our cocktails, we toasted to new opportunities. And we came to the realization, “Wait.  We both died last week.  Yet we are … Continue reading →

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The World Didn’t Stop Turning

Posted on March 28, 2013 by

Yesterday was an adventure of a day. Birds were singing, the sun was shining. Life was a perfect depiction of beauty. Even from the inside of the ugly courthouse, the windows that lined the vestibule let in shades of spring, … Continue reading →

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A Year in Review

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

Tis that time of year again. When we stop and assess the last 365(ish) days of our lives and make plans to make the next 365 days better. It’s a good thing I guess. I personally have a hate affair … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

Another day of Christmas shenanigans has passed.  And although I’m horribly exhausted, I’m happy. Today was a good day. The day that Christmas memories were made of. Santa spoiled the Chickens rotten. Grandparents drizzled a stream of gifts on them … Continue reading →

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A Letter to The Past

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

Today it was brought to my attention that it is my fault that my marriage failed. And, in all honesty, attempting to speak from the thin strand of personal integrity I am barely holding on to, I admittedly am absolutely … Continue reading →

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Best Valentine’s Day Ever

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

I love Valentine’s Day memories. This year I wasn’t expecting anything special and hadn’t planned anything too exciting either. I guess that is the luxury, or apathy, of a divorcee in the making. And then I came home last Friday … Continue reading →

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Revisiting The Birthday

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Yesterday was the sad version of Big Chicken’s Birthday. Today I felt guilty. Well, guilty-ish. In moping in my own sadness, I never took the time to celebrate the brilliant little man Big Chicken is. So that, my friends, is … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Today is an Important Day. I seem to forget that in the details of life. I have forgotten it to the point that I realized I rarely in the cracks of the day for simple pleasures and giggles. I neglect … Continue reading →

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A Bit Taken Back and Happy

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

I want to thank Miss Kana starring in Kana’s Chronicles for bestowing upon me The Candle Lighter Award. At first  I thought I was the recipient because of my previous discussions of getting the welfare box from MP, which would … Continue reading →

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