Breaking up is hard to do

I've rehearsed the speech over and over in my mind.   I've looked in the mirror.   I've researched.  I've read.  I've cried.  I've sworn.   I've walked away, but came...

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Drinking the Kool-aid

I hate MLMs.   I do, I really do.   I hate seeing my social media feeds filled with pictures that say nothing of true value other than "BUY THIS MAGIC THAT YOU CAN ONLY GET FROM ME!"  However,...

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Stay Tuned.....

Okay, I've missed blogging. I'm not sure why I got away from it, because writing is something that I've always enjoyed.  I keep journals, update on facebook, and I even tweet now and then.  I take way too many pictures and I'm full of opinions.  Plenty to write about, I'm sure. I think...

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Evolution of beliefs

I'm going to share a bit more with you, dear readers, about where I came from and where I'm going. We currently live in a little rural town with a population of about 2500. I'm quite certain that there are many, many more cows than people, and the nearest Walmart or other "big box" store is over 85...

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Remembering the bullies

Today I was laughing with Zela at some of the silly things that kids will pick on one another about.  Last week she wore a pair of blingy blue jeans that apparently are missing a couple of studs or rhinestones off of the back pockets.  Some girls were pointing it out to other kids on the playground...

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No one's fault but my own

Guess what this post ISN'T about?  Go ahead.  Guess.  I dare you.  It's NOT about body love, body hate, food, exercise, or finding my motivation.  It's not about my journey to become fit, thin, in shape, or healthy.  Really.  I promise.  It's not.  Well,...

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Parenting 101 - Allowance

Did you grow up getting an allowance?  Did you have to earn it, or was it just a right of passage in your household?  Did you learn money management skills through the process?  What exacly...

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