Category Archives: looking back

Once Upon A Year Ago

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

This time last year I was in Nebraska. Although I knew I HAD to go spend a month there if I wanted to ever finish my degree, it was a hard decision to make. After a nightmare of a year … Continue reading →

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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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Promise of the World

Posted on January 27, 2013 by

Today was a pretty rough day. And it was rough for a few reasons.  One, being that I was physically and mentally exhausted.  Two, because the weekends before my kids disappear into the unknown land of Daddy stress me out. … 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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Twirling in Solitude

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

Life is probably better alone. Not that my life is bad…but any stretch of the imagination. However, I am coming more and more closely to terms with the idea that less is more when it comes to people. I feel … 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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A Moment Frozen in Time

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

Do you ever have those moments where life freezes? You know what I mean. The world feels like it just STOPPED. And in your brain, as everything else surrounding you has turned to marble, you think. Wow. My life will … 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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The Last Word

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

At some point between Before and Now, a lovely lady who I have come to treasure for a list longer than I have time to write (well, at least right now..I should be completing a Case Study on Exemplary Developmental … Continue reading →

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It’s A Bit Surreal

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Last night I was attempting to write. (and I use the term loosely…I’m not sure if what I’m writing is really writing…however, I’m getting almost a penny a word, so, I’m pretending it is important). Anyhoo. So, back to where … Continue reading →

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