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And It’s A Wrap

The last month has sucked (as I will continually mention until I’m sick of writing that). But, there was also a glimmer of amazing. My divorce finalized approximately one month ago today. And a day after the “official-ness” of my … Continue reading

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The Transition

Recognizing and prefacing everything that is soon going to vomit out of my mouth, I love my kids more than I could possibly even pretend to put into words. I would also like to emphasize, that this is in no … Continue reading

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The Long Week

This week has officially been the longest week of my life. Partially self-induced. Partially court-induced. Partially people induced. Regardless, all I am doing now is praying in earnest to let the next 48 hours pass quickly and without event so … Continue reading

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The World Didn’t Stop Turning

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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I TOTALLY Get It

Today I had a really much-longer-than-I-thought-it-would-last meeting with some legal people. And it was horrifyingly disconcerting. So horrifying, in fact, I wanted to come home and write about it.  Not necessarily for the Candy Jar…but, just to process through it. … Continue reading

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Stoking the Fire

Somewhere in the last year or so, maybe only the last six months, I have somehow turned into some sort of “relationship expert” – which is somewhat funny as my most recent relationships was an overall utter failure. I guess … Continue reading

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A Year in Review

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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Is this a fight worth fighting?

I’ve spent a lot of time in the Candy Jar and on the yoga mat this last year deconstructing my life. Perhaps it should be considered construction as I started to write once everything I knew shattered. But, really…to rebuild, … Continue reading

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Twirling in Solitude

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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Excuse me while I find my Bitter Cape

Last week(ish), I declared myself free of bitter…left it behind for someone else. (and as a note…I say the “F” word gratuitously here…I kinda couldn’t stop) And that someone else seemed to have picked it up and has since shit … Continue reading

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