Writing
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Something Beautiful
“Show me something beautiful today,” my whispered prayer a quiet plea uttered in reaction to the ugliness of the past few days. I walked the dogs which usually brings me peace. Being in the fresh air forces me to look externally – to get outside myself. It does wonders for my state of mind. For an… Continue reading
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A Peek Behind the Curtain
Not just because of an election season that has left most of us feeling like we’ve been sitting in the spin cycle of a washing machine all wrung out, and not because of another public shooting, or other tragic event. Just the d-word in general. Depression. I started writing about my own experiences with depression a couple… Continue reading
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I Just Don’t Know
I am simply at a loss. They’ve apprehended a suspect in the town we were last stationed in. The suspect worked at the commissary where we shopped for groceries. I wrote about another senseless shooting and felt the same numbness, but as others have written; this feels personal. This time it was my state. My… Continue reading
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Fragile
Be careful with my heart. I know how you look at me when I’m wth my children. I see you watching. I’m aware. I know what it looks like. I’m a fragile mom, yes, but a mom who is battle-tested and will no longer shy away from meeting your eyes. I will not be shamed. I… Continue reading
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SpouseBuzz
Hey! I wrote an article for SpouseBuzz! You can read it here! All about the “fun” emotions of going through a military duty station transfer! Continue reading
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Seeds of Safety
Walking to the corner I keep an eye on the other end of our road for the bus. Eventually it comes, lumbering down the street to drop off our kiddos from another day at school just a quick 3 suburban blocks from our front door. The pavement wet from last night’s rain, I clutch the handle of… Continue reading
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Deployments ARE Marathons!
Having a few races under my belt including a marathon, as well as a few deployments – I couldn’t help to note some striking similarities. During shore duty, the duty stations where deployments are not a factor, my mind goes to what I call the “shore duty mental bubble”. These are the tours where deployments… Continue reading
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The Power of a Single Word
Today’s prompt conjures 2 things; a fond memory shared with an old co-worker from days working in the training department of a bank, and great irritation at anyone who uses the word. Before figuring out what to be when I grew up, I worked many jobs, but all of them had a common thread: teaching. I… Continue reading
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Independence
School’s back in session, the sun is shining, and I have time! Time to read, write and play with my 3 dog babes! School started this week and it is the first year that our minions are riding the bus. Facebook abounds with mothers (and mockers) with tears in their eyes sending off precious bundles… Continue reading
Life and Other Stuff 