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Life Changes

As most of you know, I lost my mom recently after her being in ICU for a little over a month.   When the doctors told her they could do no more for her, she cried and I held her in my arms.   She then made the decision that she wanted to go home to die, not in the hospital.   My younger brother and I were not in agreement to this and as a result, it took several days to finally get her home.   She went home on hospice and passed the same day.   I believe she was waiting until we were all there a

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Grief

Most days I feel I have my grief about losing my husband under control.  I can talk of him without getting sad and it makes me feel better to say his name out loud.   However, yesterday and today were fresh reminders of the void he left.   I went through mental health training for work yesterday.   I was doing well until we had to watch a video about a widower and his son, dealing with their grief.   The actor who portrayed the widower was very good, his pain was palpable.   Out of nowhere, I fe

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Dealing with a parent who's bipolar

Most who know me also know my mom is bipolar.  She refuses to take meds to help, so she's in a constant circle of anxiety, depression, and lack of sleep.   Her youngest brother is not expected to make it through the weekend; he has brain cancer.   She is so upset that she cannot eat and when she does, she vomits.   She's complaining of weakness and I cannot figure out how to help her through this.   I have suggested counseling, which she refused.    She has also refused to call her doctor.   Ton

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O Christmas Tree

I put up my Christmas tree, first time since losing my husband almost 14 months ago.   It turned out to be bittersweet for me; although I love decorating for Christmas, it is still tinged with sadness.   As I went through the ornaments, I was reminded of our firsts as a married couple.   It brought back memories of decorating the tree together, hanging the ornaments, talking about what we were thankful for as the holidays were upon us.    I thought that the first year was supposed to be the

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Holidays

The holidays last year were really weird for me; I went through the motions, but my heart wasn't in any of it.   This year, things look different.   Although I feel some sadness about facing another round of holidays without my husband, I find myself wanting to make new memories and to (in some small way) still honor my husband.   So this year I will put up a Christmas tree (I could not emotionally handle it last year), put the ornaments on it in memory of not only my husband and our life togeth

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Life in general

I have been very busy lately between work and the gym and doing fun things with my friends.   My life is very full right now and I don't often give myself time to stop and ponder life itself.   I was asked recently by a kind coworker if I was ready to date again.   (She wanted to introduce me to her uncle)   I told her that I'm simply not ready for anything like that.   And that got me to thinking, do I ever want to date again?   Or just have friends to hang out with?   I am finding my place in

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Lantern Tour/Walk

I joined the Lantern Tour here in our town for the first time in 4 years.   We get to walk around downtown and visit 3-4 buildings, learning the history of them as well as some ghost stories.      

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Tesla concert

Saw Tesla in concert for the first time last night and they did NOT disappoint!!   Excellent set and Jeff Keith's vocals were as strong as ever.   So lucky to get to see them with my 2 best friends.   Fastest Land Animal opened for them.   I kept thinking the lead singer looked familiar and low and behold, it was Rachel Ray's husband, John Cusimano.   Here are some highlights from last night.      

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Life is beautiful

As the days are rolling by, every holiday, every family gathering, everything I did as part of a couple bring me to remembrance of my late husband.   But I am reminded each time that although I feel that small stab of pain, it has lessened.   It's not as raw as it was in the beginning and I am finding that when I feel that it reminds me that I am still alive.   With each pain, each memory, I am growing as a person.   I have an inner strength I never knew I possessed until losing my husband.   Do

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My Wish for You

This is my wish for you:  Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, love to complete your life.   Author Unknown   

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Things to do on a blind date

No matter if you're single or attached, chances are you will go on or have gone on a blind date at some point in your life.  Keep in mind these tips if you are in such a situation again.    Things to do on a blind date 1. Bring 20 or so candles into the restaurant. During the meal, get up & arrange them around the table in a circle. Chant. 2.Wipe your nose on your date's sleeve. Twice. 3.Repeat every third third word you say say. 4.Lick your plate. Offer to lick your date's.

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The Cracked Pot

A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on each end of a pole which he carried across his neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master’s house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. For a full two years this went on daily, with the bearer delivering only one and a half pots full of water in his master’s house. Of course, the perfect pot was p

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Attainable New Year's Resolutions

- Gain weight. At least 30 pounds. - Stop exercising. Waste of time. - Read less. Makes you think. - Watch more TV. I've been missing some good stuff. - Procrastinate more. Starting tomorrow. - Spend more time at work, surfing with the T1. - Take a vacation to someplace important: like, to see the largest ball of twine. - Don't jump off a cliff just because everyone else did. - Stop bringing lunch from home: I should eat out more. - Get in a whole NEW rut! - Start being superstiti

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My Grown Up Christmas List

No more lives torn apart. That wars would never start. And time would heal all hearts. And everyone would have a friend. And right would always win. And love would never end. ...This is my grown up Christmas list.

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Funny Christmas Facts

Christmas is a great period mostly because of the revelry, the feasts, good company and best of all the time off from work. There are many things that most people will know about Christmas; these are the more conventional Christmas associations including Santa, the Nativity story, the star of Bethlehem et al. However, there are other things that only those who go in search of the bizarre may know off hand. With this in mind, here is a list of funny, yet interesting Christmas facts. Pig head, it

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Christmas Holiday Eating Tips

About those carrot sticks. Avoid them. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt scotch. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're g

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Bubba's Tips for the Day

Bubba's Tips for the Day Sometimes, we just need to remember what the rules of life really are: You only need two tools: WD-40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD-40. If it shouldn't move and does, use the duct tape. Clumsy? Avoid cutting yourself while slicing vegetables by getting someone else to hold them while you chop away. Avoid arguments with the Mrs. about lifting the toilet seat by simply using the sink. For high blood pressure sufferers: simply cut yourself and

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Fun Things to do on a Date

FUN THINGS TO DO ON A DATE (This may be your last date as well) Warning: Actually doing any of the following will absolutely, positively guarantee that your date will run quickly away from you screaming something about you being completely insane... 1. Wipe your nose on your date's sleeve. Twice. 2. Make funny faces at other patrons, then sneer at their reactions. 3. Repeat every third third word you say say. 4. Read a newspaper or book during the meal. Ignore your date. 5. Stand up

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38 Kinder, Gentler Ways to Say Someone is Stupid

A few clowns short of a circus A few fries short of a Happy Meal An experiment in artificial stupidity A few beers short of a six-pack Dumber than a box of hair A few peas short of a casserole Doesn't have all his cornflakes in one box The wheel's spinning but the hamster's dead One Froot Loop shy of a full bowl One taco short of a combo plate A few feathers short of a whole duck All foam, no beer The cheese slid off the cracker Body by Fisher - Brains by M

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Church Bulletin Bloopers

In honor of the dreaded Monday, I thought I would share my fave church bulletin bloopers. Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking tonight at Calvary Methodist. Come hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa. Announcement in a church bulletin for a national PRAYER & FASTING Conference: "The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer conference includes meals." The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water." The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus." "Ladies, don't

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