It’s all about me
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Ain’t Nobody Happy.I’m a firm believer in this. Luckily, it makes me happy to make others happy. In all honesty, I believe this proclamation is about more than what’s simply stated. I think this message translates across platforms and genders. It’s not specifically about “mamas” nor is it as easy (or complicated) as “happy”. And
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For those of you who recognized ‘DREN’, you are my people. Old. For those of you unfamiliar, let me catch you up–A long, long, long, and even longer, time ago, there was a TV show called Happy Days. Now, I’m able to add that ‘even longer’ because although Happy Days aired from 1974 to 1984,
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I have this thought process I call lilypadding, where I start at a certain point with a thought, an idea, or a memory, and fifty-seven or so thoughts later, I am at a seemingly unrelated place. Do you do this, too?I kind of believe we all do, in our own way. So, this morning, as
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I’m excited to share that I’ve signed up for a four-part online writing series with ed2go through Kishwaukee Community College. I like to claim that I am a good student, but it’s been a very long time since I was a student. I’d say I hope it’s just like riding a bike, but it’s also
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Barely into the new year and we’ve already suffered a familial loss. Dave’s Aunt Laurie passed last week. Although we hadn’t seen Laurie in over ten years, a result of collateral damage, her passing greatly saddens me. She was an excellent elementary school teacher who never had children of her own but was inspiring and
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I don’t have OCD, Obsessive Compulsion Disorder, a condition of repetitive actions, compulsions, or obsessions. But as of late, I believe I have developed OldCD. Things that didn’t used to bother me now do. My attention to detail is suddenly laser focused, or completely opaque.And I seem to have zero patience. I was having coffee
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We watched One Piece on Netflix, a series based on a graphic novel featuring Monkey D. Luffy, whose goal is to become King of the Pirates. The show is a little bit silly, a little bit adventurous, and a lot creative. We thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to another season. We liked it so
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Full Title: The Post-Pandemic Year – 2023 (an optimistic title*)Running Time: About four months too longGenre: Non-Fiction, Business & Money, Psychological Horror Brief Synopsis: A depressing exploration of the dynamics of relationships. ~ ~ ~ *The pandemic did not officially end until May 2023!
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When you reminisce about Christmases past, where does your nostalgia take you?If I were to ask for a favorite Christmas memory, what would it be? Are you a recent reflector? Eves or mornings with your grandkids? Or your children? Or do you find yourself diving deeper into your own childhood? Do you immediately recall the
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In the past, I have published short essays by myself and others exploring the longevity of the emotional connection to certain gifts. I have a story I would like to share. It’s in regards to a new-to-me gift, but I find it so thoughtful and personal, I believe it bears acknowledgment. I get fun Corgi
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