From Good To Great

It’s 10:30 am on a Sunday morning and I should be out of bed, cleaning up the mess from the party Mr. N and I threw last night. But trolling the good ole’ internet while in the comforts of my own bed is a lot more tempting. And proof that it was a good decision… [...]

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It IS The Best Policy

I was relatively old when I discovered something that absolutely blew my mind. Adults lie!
Was I stupid? Not really. More naive than anything. I have known my parents to always be what I can only describe as Abe Lincoln honest. And I know this because, well, kids notice things. Children, my own included, are much [...]

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Kinda Like Cruella De Vil

Although all of the details aren’t the same, this is pretty fitting.
The Evil Stepmother
by Maureen F. McHugh
My nine-year-old stepson Adam and I were coming home from Kung Fu. “Maureen,” Adam said–he calls me ‘Maureen’ because he was seven when Bob and I got married and that was what he had called me before. “Maureen,” Adam [...]

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Goody Goody Gum Drops

I know you’ve been hoping for one of my “Things I’m Grateful For” lists. Because you have searched, pondered and prayed, I’m bringing one to you again, in no particular order:
THINGS I AM GRATEFUL FOR:

Meeting a kindred spirit… A thoughtful and loving man named Mr. “N”.
Amazing parents who are the best examples any daughter could [...]

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Christmas Can Lick It

I’m so bloody excited for Christmas I feel inspired to go to the mall and punch elves.
No, I’m NOT in the mood. No, I’m not feeling the spirit of the season, unless the spirit entails bile rising up in my throat every time I hear “Santa Baby”. I’ve yet to put up a tree (but [...]

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Oh, I Feel A Burning In My Bosom

*I half-heartedly and half-ass apologize if this offends anyone*
There seems to be a never ending supply of relationship and dating advice from everyone around me, especially my married friends. Not that everything they say is without merit, but the “how to meet a nice guy” is where the arguments arise.
I find it interesting that these [...]

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I’m Feeling…

To my dear friends (and everyone else) who wonder how I’m doing… this video will bring you up to speed.

I don’t really (at least not everyone), but this did cheer me up

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Oh, I’m All That AND A Bag Of Raisins

I’ve been in a weird “place” the last few days. It’s OK… I’m still safe to handle sharp objects and can deal with the open flame on my stove. I’ve just felt, well, off.
Me being in a weird place isn’t all that rare. I mean I’m pretty damn weird, aka, charming. But I just can’t [...]

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Next Time Just Bitch Slap Me

After my last failed relationship just over a month ago, and in a very late (1 a.m.) moment of weakness, I joined millions of singles and put my love life in the hands of an online dating site.
I’ve done the online “thing” on and off since my divorce, and each time, I tell myself I [...]

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Family Fun Times

Riddle me this: What is it about family reunions and holidays? I end up feeling like even more of a loser and failure than I normal do, which is pretty freaking sweet!
Remember last years reunion in Disneyland? Yeah, well, just like last year, there were some good times. And some not so good times. Yes, [...]

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