Category Archives: thank-you

The value of history

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Since I last wrote…when was it, Sunday?  Monday?Irrelevant, come to think of it. I have had an OUTPOURING of messages from people. Many on FB, comments here, emails, text messages and phone calls. And the first realization was wow…people actually … Continue reading →

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Maybe I should be a hooker…

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

I came to a lot of conclusions today. The culmination of all conclusions that perhaps I need to change my focus from doctoral student to hooker. Maybe I’ll write a book and title it: “From PhD to STD: A life … 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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Posted on March 16, 2012 by

Last week I was invited to a housewarming party at my Fairy Blog Mother’s, M3, new digs. And like most things in the world of M3, the party was fabulous and full of surprises…the biggest being that I was a … Continue reading →

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Playing By The Rules

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Awhile ago, my Fairy-Blog-Mother (officially writing by the name M3) wrote a series on divorce. It is well-written, practical, and really good advice. And I think I can say that as a general rule, I have done a pretty good … 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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Not Your Mother’s Mother

Posted on December 24, 2011 by

To help me drudge through the trenches of life, my mom (I know you’re reading this!) and her hubby (I know you’re reading, too  Pops!) left the island paradise they called home to help me raise my Chickens. And it … Continue reading →

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Why I have Chickens

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

People have asked why I refer to my children as chickens. On the outside, it is a totally appropriate question. I mean, people who don’t see might swarmed by a herd of toddlers might think, “hmmm…does this lady HAVE CHICKENS?!”  … Continue reading →

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Pretending to be a Yogi

Posted on November 25, 2011 by

The most I can say about my blossoming relationships with yoga is that I’m a pretend Yogi. For the last..lets say 4 years, I would more appropriately label myself as a runner.  Not like a good one, or a fast … Continue reading →

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Thanks to a Random Lady

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Some random lady named Louise Hay once said, “Every thought we think and every word we speak is creating our future/ If you change your thinking, you can change your life. Periodically say to yourself, “What am I thinking? Would … Continue reading →

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