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Flipping the Script
I read a TikTok tonight that asked, “What sentence destroyed you but you acted like it didn’t hurt you?” And after reading some of the comments, I then went down my own personal rabbit hole. But then I realized two things. First, I immediately relived each of those hurtful moments to the point of tears.… Read more
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In Memory of Toby Keith
So, over my first cup of the day, I read the headline about Toby Keith’s passing. This news has had me reflecting most of the day – the memories of his songs and the places I first heard them and the people I was with. Noting the fact that he was younger than I am,… Read more
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My First Video Story – Ding, Dong, Ditch
I posted my first-ever video story on YouTube this morning. This has been a work-in-progress and is kind of scary. It’s like I’m introducing one of my babies to the world, and not everyone is going to think it’s as “cute” as I do. Here’s hoping for a positive reception to my first effort!!! Read more
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PSA, Gas Station Awareness
Several years ago, hot summer night, I was at a local gas station in Carson City, Nevada. I was in the middle of pumping fuel when a woman and her young, pre-teen-looking daughter pulled up in their convertible. The woman went into the convenience store to presumably pay for the gas while her daughter waited… Read more
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Experimenting With Watercolors
I have a huge bin of art supplies. It has so many different mediums that it has sat in the corner, gathering dust while I decided which one to start with. We’re talking several years of collecting and storage here, but yesterday I finally got out the watercolor paints. I have watched video after video… Read more
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I DO care, but I may not MIND
Years ago, I was married to a guy who had children from a previous marriage. I had two of my own and both sets of children were comparing notes one day. I overheard my daughter telling her new stepsister that she had chores to do. My daughter: My mom makes me make my bed every… Read more
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