Category Archives: It’s all about me

When Mama Ain’t Happy

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Mary Fran Says

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. … Continue reading →

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Dren Explained

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Mary Fran Says

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 … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Word?

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Mary Fran Says

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, … Continue reading →

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ed2go

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Mary Fran Says

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 … Continue reading →

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Early Mourning

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Mary Fran Says

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 … Continue reading →

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OldCD

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Mary Fran Says

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 … Continue reading →

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In the Pink

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Mary Fran Says

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 … Continue reading →

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3 Sentence Review: 2023

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Mary Fran Says

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 … Continue reading →

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Reflections of Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Mary Fran Says

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 … Continue reading →

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A Special Gift

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Mary Fran Says

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 … Continue reading →

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