Saturday, November 23, 2013

International Survivors of Suicide Day 2013

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One of the lines I clearly remember from the 1984 movie,  Gremlins , is: " While everybody else opens up presents, they're openin...
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

This whole bullying thing needs to stop....What makes a bully a bully?

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Who here has encountered a bully? I'm not saying that you have been bullied, but have you been around one?  Were you one? I've...
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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Pet Peeve.... The Glorification of Suicide on Television

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Ya know what I have an issue with?? The glorification of suicide on television. Does anyone else see this? Does anyone else notice t...
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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Forever friends.... my touch stones

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It's funny the way things work out in life. I've had some eye opening experiences with regard to friendships over the past year. ...
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Monday, September 16, 2013

The things I want to be sure my kids learn....

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To my children: There were a lot of things in my life I wish I'd been taught.  Ways I wish I were guided properly.  I will do all th...
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Thursday, September 12, 2013

Whispers & Conversational 'isms from the children

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I've said it before... I love my neighbors and our neighborhood. During the summer we routinely get together for whatever reason... BB...
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Friday, August 30, 2013

The Normal One?

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In most every family, there's a sibling claiming to be the "Normal One". Admittedly, once upon a time - I staked that claim ...
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Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Some people will make you remember them - whether they're here or not!

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(written on July 31, 2013 published August 27, 2013) Today I was doing my elliptical work out, as I do every morning. I have an incredib...
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Monday, August 12, 2013

The Road to Self Acceptance.... Some trip, huh?

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Tis the time of the year where lots of skin is showing. I just got back from our annual down the shore trip... Sadly, it's just a ...
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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Memories of the Man Who Loved Me Best

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When ever I smell Brut cologne, I stop dead in my tracks - thinking he's here. Of course, he's not.  He's been gone for almo...
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Thursday, August 1, 2013

Yup, we've got some thick skin - but the band aid still hurts coming off...

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(Repost from 2011) When it comes to being a foster parent, I've been asked may times, "How do you do it??  How do you let go?...
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Happy Memories of Years Gone By....26 years

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I've had quite a bit of death in my life.  It's become sort of numbing to me. There are, however, a few deaths that hit me right to ...
Friday, July 26, 2013

My GOSH, put that thing away... Will you???

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This whole Weiner's weiner thing is a bit much already... No offense guys, but I don't want to see it. Put it away where it bel...
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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

What'd she just say?

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I usually try to keep my blog posts clean and free of anything that might offend people... When it comes to kids, especially young ones, ...
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Monday, July 22, 2013

The Heroin Epidemic....

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I write this post strictly as a mom... Not someone one with a medical degree, or years of experience and knowledge on this subject, or as ...
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Monday, July 15, 2013

A little something for the bigger folks, please....

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While I was on the Disney cruise there was quite a bit that I noticed. One of the things that stood out to me is the lack of accommodation...
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Friday, July 12, 2013

We love the Disney Cruise...Want some tips?

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Now that I've got all my pissing and moaning blogs out of the way... Let's talk fun. Want my two cents.... OK - well maybe ...
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