The One Where She Stumbled Through Her 40's and Faced Her Demons
We all can hope, right? Okay, maybe they aren't real sharks, or maybe they are, but in human form. My 13-year-old has a talent for getting me hooked on shows I would pass up without her. All of the shows are older than she is or close to it, and when they initially popped on …
To hell with it! Those were my thoughts after contemplating keeping my maiden name. When my husband asked me to marry him, I thought, okay, this is good, I can do this, but his last name was not my favorite, So keeping my name became the topic of conversation. His last name and my last name …
You don't know what happiness is until you've been unhappy! Every night when my head hits the pillow, I feel relief. The pain and confusion that once took over my body are long gone. The manipulative voices that clogged my brain are silenced. Being in control of your happiness is exhilarating! You can fight for …
Daily writing promptWas today typical?View all responses There was nothing typical about today! Today My Husband and I arrived back home after a long weekend. We celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary and had the best time at Chateau Elan Winery and Resort. Let me take you back to the beginning of our story. I met …
Once you turn fitness into a lifestyle, you live without limitations! Living in a world without experimenting in the kitchen with good food is a world I don't want to be a part of. What can I say? Cooking and eating puts a smile on my face, and you'll have one when you try this …
Have you ever felt like you weren't worthy of self-love? It's so important to be taught at a young age that the first love that truly matters is your own. When you learn to love yourself, everyone else will fall in line. And if they don't, you will have the courage to stand alone rather …
Do you think we all do things that we try to hide from others? I must say I personally have things that I like to keep hush-hush. But tonight, I'm going to spill it all! Maybe it's the moonlight that has me in a confession mood, or perhaps I need to get this off my …
I don't know much, wait, that didn't come out right! Let me start over, I know many things, but there are at least ten things for sure. These ten things keep me grounded and headed in the right direction. One day I made a list of things that give me hope, and this list became …
The last time I checked, blood was still running through my veins. Since that's the case, I refuse to live like I'm dead. You're probably thinking, "What the hell is she talking about?" Let me explain; life is short! We have yet to determine what tomorrow will bring or if we will be well …
My my, my sweetheart, it's not very ladylike to toot your own horn, or is it? I say it's your horn, so you can toot if you want to. My friend has horrible taste; she dated this guy who bragged about everything he had, and if he didn't have it, he lied and made you …
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