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So Many
I got a new book for Christmas, one from my wishlist. Wicca: A Modern Guide to Witchcraft and Magick by Harmony Nice. Wicca offers readers spiritual authenticity, a hint of glamour, and a perfect guide to infusing their lives with… Continue reading
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No Thank You
In my family, you either make it past 80, and often to 100, or you die young. There isn’t much in between in my family. I have said many times that I have no desire to live to be 100,… Continue reading
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Nurses
Let’s talk nurses. I have been in the position to deal with MANY nurses in the last two weeks. Between my husband’s surgery, my visit to the ER, and today’s ER visit with my dad I have interacted with no… Continue reading
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2023
I don’t know about you, but 2023 has not been a great year for me or my family. It has been filled with health problems, stolen cars, and lost jobs. My husband had surgery 10 days ago and is recovering… Continue reading
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Holidays
My husband, kids, and I are not religious. Like, at all. But we celebrate Christmas as a time of love and family. This year looks different. A lot different. My husband is still recovering from surgery and is still on… Continue reading
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What’s For Dinner?
I absolutely hate this question. It always comes when I’m in the middle of something else, or when I’ve lost track of time and it is now past dinner time. I got lucky today. Not only did no one ask… Continue reading
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Ideal self-care day
A quiet morning that starts whenever my body decides it is time to get up. Probably sometime between seven and eight, just because I’ve been conditioned against sleeping in. Coffee on the porch with a good book. A long bath… Continue reading
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Waiting
I really was going to write something thoughtful, or helpful, or insightful tonight. But I can’t get my mind to stop worrying about my husband while he is in surgery. I’m sitting alone in the waiting room, trying not to… Continue reading
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Surgery Time
It is time. Tomorrow is surgery day for my husband. He is ready and calm. I am trying to be. This time of year is a trigger for me all on its own. So the thought of him going into… Continue reading
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Painting
I like to think I’m creative, but am usually proved wrong the moment I start a creative project. Except when it comes to painting. I absolutely love to paint. It is a bit of an outlet for me, and besides… Continue reading
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