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Back to the Future
I sat among thousands watching over 500 students, including my daughter, graduate. Accented with confetti, fireworks, and of course valedictorian speeches, I fidgeted on the bleachers with my ex...
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A Good Fit
We all know that some people should definitely not wear spandex. But you have to admit that since it’s introduction into the fabric of jeans, other pants, skirts, shorts, tops, and bathing suits we...
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Don’t Blink
I opened the photo envelope from Sam’s club. One by one, I pulled out 11×14 images of my daughter at different stages in her life and laid them out before me on the carpet. My thought was to string...
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Actions Speak Louder…
I will admit I’m a romantic and a sucker for well crafted words. I’m not saying that all men who say the right things are scum of the earth because I know plenty of them are not. I just so happen to...
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Passion Revisited
A year ago I wrote a blog called, “The Passion I Want” which I completely 100% agree with today. It was the day after Harry and I had our first fight. I remember it well. Since then, Harry and I...
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Peace
I kind of laugh when I hear people talk about “peace on earth” as if Jesus came in order to abolish all conflict here on earth. The Bible does not teach that this side of his second coming. No, the...
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500
About 6 years ago I sat in my doctor’s examination room sobbing. I was severely depressed and was watching my life fall apart around me. My doctor sat down next to me and put his arm around me to give...
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Family Night
Last night Harry and I had some catching up to do because we skipped two days working out. We hit the gym and pushed hard. So hard my leg muscles were too weak to climb the stairs when we got home....
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Deal With It
I flew to San Francisco yesterday to visit my close friend who just got married and went to Ireland with me. It’s nice seeing her settled in her new life and happy with a man who thinks the world of...
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Me? Sexy?
I grew up, a sheltered, suburban, Catholic, 80′s nerd. I had a wide circle of acquaintances and an extremely small circle of real friends. All of whom lived life a little fuller in their teens than...
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Wisdom From a Hairstylist Part 4
Three and a half years ago I sat in my hairstylist’s chair sobbing, unable to contain my despair. My husband had just left me after months of me doing anything I could to save the marriage. He had...
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The Best Advice
I don’t know what to do! Ever been there? I have. And usually what I do – after a good cry – is reach out to someone I trust who will listen and then give me advice. I did a lot of that in the midst...
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Lessons from Gidget Part 2
I’m a fan of the Gidget movies but the first one in particular. I swear I was just like her growing up. A little smaller and pint-sized compared to the rest of the full-grown women around me who were...
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Look Before You Leap
There is risk in giving your heart away. To most people the risk is usually worth it because the pain of betrayal and rejection doesn’t compare to the joy of finding true love and most people want...
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Destination Wedding
Last night, Harry and I laughed so much. And kissed and enjoyed each other – I honestly don’t know of one other person on the planet I’ve gotten along better with. No one. None. Man, woman, or...
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Live a Little
Harry and I were talking on the phone today and he told me I was a good coach. We’ve been going to the gym and he’s noticed that since I’ve “forced him” into doing cardio, he’s noticed that his body...
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New York New York
I’ve been in New York for a week and my daughter, Harry, an I are having the time of our lives. Walking a lot everyday. I have lots to share but no time to write. For now, suffice it to say that many...
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Our Moment…
Stale smelling steam billowing up from a man cover; the rumble and squeal of the cars on the subway tracks. Impatient drivers honking at bold pedestrians as they all try to crowd intersections at the...
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Yesterday’s Bad News
Harry asked, “Where do you want to go to dinner? I think we need our place tonight.” I agreed. Yesterday was a bad day. I could detail it all out but that would be boring and frankly I don’t want to...
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Committed to Commitment
I’ve had a few discussions with Harry about commitment. I think it’s important to discuss this with the person you are considering marrying. He called this morning to say hello and I told him I was...
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