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Staying Afloat
So, I’ve been gone a while. I have no idea if any of my wonderful online friends are even hanging around anymore, but if you are thank you. And I do apologize for not answering comments or visiting blogs lately. … Continue reading
An Ordinary Miracle
A change in the weather is nothing out of the ordinary, but it’s still amazing. Amazing, too, what a little cool sunshine and fresh air can do for a person’s mood. This week, finally, I can open the doors a … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Musings, Parenting, Writing
Tagged children, Family, Health, Inspiration, Life, Middle age, Musings, Parenting, writing
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Writing Again, Walking Again, and All’s Well
First things first. Thank you so much, everyone, for all the encouragement after my last panic-stricken post. I was feeling overwhelmed with…everything–all of my own doing, of course. It was a good feeling to know you all were rooting for … Continue reading
Broken Bones and Blessings
I have not been too consistent on the posting for the Blog Me MAYbe challenge. I missed yesterday’s post, in which I was to ask something about you, so I will do that today…better late than never (which is the … Continue reading
Random Thoughts and Blog Me MAYbe…Maybe
Oh my gosh, I can’t believe it is the first of May already! It’s been two weeks since I broke my ankle, one week since surgery. I was able to sit out on my back patio for a couple hours … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Health, Journal Sorts of Things
Tagged Blogging, Civil War, Health, Random Thoughts, writing
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Dreamz the Percocet Guy Brought Me
I seem to have made it through surgery in one piece. At least, I think I am now in one piece, my broken ankle held together by a plate and screws. I can’t really tell because from my angle my … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Journal Sorts of Things, Writing
Tagged Broken bones, crutches, Health, Journal, Percocoet, Random Thoughts, Surgery, writing
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Lesson for the Day: Never Zumba in Your Socks
Imagine the scene. It’s Monday morning, when all good intentions are born (diet and exercise intentions, for instance). I kissed my husband goodbye as he left for a week in Detroit. I dropped my son off at school. Then, Reesie … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Journal Sorts of Things, Uncategorized, Writing
Tagged Family, Health, Humor, Physical exercise, Random Thoughts, writing, Zumba
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From Hot Flashes to Withdrawal — How Did This Happen?
I debated with myself whether to write about this here or in my journal. But my blog is about the view from the middle of life, and for a woman, what is more indicative of mid-life than hot flashes and … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Health, Hormones, Hot Flashes, Journal, Lamictal, Lexapro, Menopause, Middle age, Pristiq, Withdrawal, Women, Women's Health, writing
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Why Getting Old Sucks
Don’t worry — I’ll do another post soon on why getting old doesn’t suck, but I have been in the “it sucks” mood for a little while. It doesn’t help that I have my 15- and 20-year-old kids reminding me … Continue reading
A View from the Middle 