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I was very unhappy when Ward Cleaver announced that he would be leaving blogland. I've never met the man. I only know him from the thing...

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Every once in awhile people bond in virtual space. I've experienced the phenomenon more times than I care to admit. While it's happe...

I seem to be easily distracted today. I'll blame the weather. I read half my emails, considered deleting the rest, thought better of i...

So many things to think about. Yesterday was difficult and I was vulnerable and something happened that should not have happened involving...

Eating two large pieces of fudge (especially mine which has no marshmallow matter in it, but is serious dark chocolate and lots of walnuts) ...

Four years ago my thoughts were clear and logical. I was rarely at a loss for words. The thought of being confused by life was incomprehensi...

Tabitha: There's a boy in the seventh grade who's from Mexico. He doesn't speak much English. So Gabriela's little sister ha...

Tabitha: Oh, by the way, Mom, we're having New Beginnings tomorrow night. I have a part on the program. You can come if you want to. Me:...

1. Newly invented words like "slusters" and "gental" make complete sense. 2. Mythical creatures appear in one's peri...

Adam is my child most like me in temperament. There are some physical characteristics that only he and I share, as well: earlobes connected ...

Today my kids and I spent four hours watching OLD cartoons and eating popcorn. I love Scooby Doo. So glad they have DVD's of cartoons th...

I wonder about them. Each day seems to be defined by moments of delight, sadness, anger, fear... I believe it's time for me to let some ...

I live in a windy place. I chose it partly because of the wind. I have chemical-induced asthma and living in valleys which trap smog and al...

I am not a fanciful person. I love to read fantasy and fiction. I like to imagine things. But I'm very certain what is real and what is ...

At the request of a persistent person, I've agreed to add labels. It may take me ten years. Are you happy now?

This paragraph has nothing to do with my post topic: Last night I was at a gathering with so many people I love--some of whom I haven't ...

Adam: I don't want to go to France, ever. They have those weird squirt-bottle toilet thingies. Darrin: You mean bidets? DJ: They have re...

Sam: My thoughts in Red below : Therapist-- I know you're online, and I could just chat with you, but it's New Year's, so you...

(Note: This chat has been altered to include vowels, punctuation, and complete sentences on behalf of the chat person. It has not been alter...

I had a long conversation recently in which I made the statement, "Sometimes I just want to live life like a normal person." I...

I had an interesting therapy session on Monday. As often happens, I don't recall with clarity much of what we discussed. When I am talki...

I'll admit I've hit a wall. I've "discovered" something which alternately makes me weep with frustration and seethe wi...

DJ ( sitting next to me at the computer--very grumpy ): I am the WORST wrapper in the whole world! Me: I don't think so. Have you ever h...

I just have to say one thing about him: He always makes time for me.  With other people, I sometimes feel I'm an afterthought, or that t...

Thanks, Zannah!

A couple of very sweet people have sent emails, and some other friends have left sympathetic comments relating to my last few personal posts...

but this makes me laugh: