Tag: life
member name: Karen M.
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August 12, 2007 06:41 PM EDT --
There are mean people in the world. It would be nice if we never ever had to encounter them, but unfortunately, they seem to pop into our lives without warning. So, my question is, how do you handle mean . . .
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February 02, 2008 02:39 PM EST --
I placed the title in quotes because this is something my father said constantly before he became ill. Now, I find in dealing with his illness that I repeat this often in my head as a mantra when I can . . .
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April 30, 2008 08:04 PM EDT --
As always, I was so excited when my new book arrived in the mail. Recently, I have had the good fortune of reading the book, The Best Day of Someone Else's Life by Kerry Reichs. If you have a . . .
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June 22, 2008 07:25 PM EDT --
My husband and I were brought up very differently. To start with, he had 10 brothers and sisters, I had just two brothers. He had little extra money, we had an indoor pool. That is really the minor stuff . . .
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May 27, 2007 02:42 PM EDT --
I have mentioned here before how rude I feel it is for people to ask why I don't have children. Who knows, I could have something terribly wrong that prevents it. Why do people think it is any of their . . .
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July 14, 2007 09:13 PM EDT --
I will admit that I love going to hotels. I love the pools, the workout areas, the room service, and the relaxation. No one to answer to and no one to ask questions. Just plain old me time. So, when we . . .
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August 06, 2007 06:39 PM EDT --
There are people in the world that are struggling with a variety of issues and illnesses. All of which seem the most important thing in the world to them. I try to remember when I am struggling never to . . .
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August 08, 2007 11:24 AM EDT --
Do you ever find that you are the peacemaker in the family or even amongst friends? I think that some of us just naturally fall into that role without ever really asking for it. It can be a very stressful . . .
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August 14, 2007 08:40 PM EDT --
Asking for help is never easy whether you are 3 or 93. Sometimes, it takes a lot of pride swallowing to ask for help and move ahead. The reason I bring this up is because we need to remember that there . . .
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August 24, 2007 04:07 PM EDT --
As you can imagine, teaching at a high school, I see a lot of students both male and female that are parents at a very young age. It is not my job to pass judgement on that choice or in some cases the . . .
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October 06, 2007 09:33 PM EDT --
Many families discuss doing it and I imagine many less actually do it, but if you are one of them, my hat is off to you. Living on one income is something that we have done in the past and something that . . .
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October 20, 2007 09:00 PM EDT --
Adoption is something that I have always considered. I truly think that my husband and I have a lot to offer a child that has nobody else. I also feel like I could skip years 1 and 2 of a child's . . .
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December 15, 2007 06:47 PM EST --
This next week will be busy for everyone I am sure. However, no matter how busy I get, I think I am going to make the time for certain things before the holiday season is over and done with. I think sometimes . . .
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December 24, 2007 12:25 PM EST --
I don't know what it is this year, but I am not feeling much Christmas Spirit. Don't get me wrong, I have tried and I am going through the motions hoping it will hit me any moment, but so far...nothing. . . .
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December 29, 2007 05:10 PM EST --
A few years ago when my father first became ill with Alzheimer's disease, I wouldn't say that I was close with my brothers and their wives. I mean don't get me wrong, we got along well and . . .
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January 05, 2008 08:23 PM EST --
I am pretty laid back by nature, sometimes to an extreme. However, I am also at a point in my life where I can some days feel myself becoming overwhelmed. I try to take deep breaths and I depend a lot . . .
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January 06, 2008 04:14 PM EST --
I hear people say it all the time and it drives me crazy because it simply isn't true. Yes, I am required by contract to be in a school building and teach about 185 days each year. However, that does . . .
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January 29, 2008 07:02 PM EST --
I was just spending some time on Boomertowne when I found one of the saddest stories that I have read in a great deal of time. In this day and age, it is scary that people must resort to this avenue to . . .
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February 06, 2008 02:17 PM EST --
Have you noticed that times are changing even for those of us that aren't that old? I mean jeez, I am in my early 30's and making a statement like this makes me feel old, but I just can't . . .
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February 09, 2008 10:23 PM EST --
When my family and I go to a hotel, we try to be considerate of other guests. we are quiet in the halls and try not to slam doors or turn the telvision too loud. If we are in the hot tub or sauna awhile . . .
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