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Tag Archives: Friendship
Whatever you’re “mad for” this week
That phrase keeps running through my mind – “Whatever you’re ‘mad for’ this week” … six words written in a cruel fashion, meant to tear me down. It worked. I was torn. These words were written around March/April in an … Continue reading
Posted in change, coping mechanisms, Family, Secrets
Tagged anger, Art, Friendship, healing, mad, Music, self expression, Writing
33 Comments
Bittersweet
April… Spring…. Flowers…. Cakes, pies… and suicide…… April A bittersweet month – filled with change and firsts. Change is not my forte. Big change unsettles me. A new co-worker to train; a co-worker of 10 years says good-bye. Feeling a … Continue reading
I often wondered if I began talking in the womb…
Greetings People, I’m honored to have been tagged in a blog-tour that is happening right now. Honored and surprised as I’ve not really been an active blogger nor reader for a little bit of time – and I’ll explain why … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Childhood, connections, Humor, Language, love, News, Philosophy, Random Thoughts, Relationships, Sharon K Penmen, Story, Writing
Tagged blog tour, childhood, connections, england, Friendship, Humor, Writing, writing process
29 Comments
A Friend and a Feast
Author’s Note: (in the spirit of my friend, Sharon) this post has taken me a ridiculously long to time write. Part of it is I don’t want to quite let go and share of the magic of the day. The … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, connections, Humor, love, Random Thoughts, Relationships, Sharon K Penmen, Story, Writing
Tagged email, feast, Friendship, King's Ransom, Sharon K Penman, sharon kay penman, Tucson, tucson festival of books, Writing
53 Comments
Looking in the Mirror
Ish – this is a hard post to write. It’s always difficult to hold a mirror up to yourself and see something ugly reflected back, but I would guess that these kinds of self-discoveries are the kinds that help us … Continue reading
Posted in Aversions, Blogging, Childhood, grieving, love, Random Thoughts, Relationships, Writing
Tagged beliefs, Friendship, love, realization, religion, selfishness
79 Comments
My Life is Much More Exciting on Paper
I’m rapidly approaching my 44th year – which makes me think a lot about how quickly time passes. Yes, I know – nothing earth shattering, everyone has these revelations but they always seem so profound when they happen to you, … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Humor, nostalgia, Philosophy, Random Thoughts
Tagged Baking, belly dancing, butthole surfers, friends, Friendship, Music, napping, nostalgia, reflection, tattoos, youth, Zappa
83 Comments
Blogger Awards and a Tangent on Friendship
Greetings People, For some reason lately, I feel like I’m starting a letter with each blog post that I write – so I’m going with that. It feels much more personal with a salutation. And I have always loved writing … Continue reading
Posted in Award, Blogging, Humor, Librarian, Random Thoughts, Words, Writing
Tagged Award, Blog, Friendship, Humor, inspiring, letters, Writing
114 Comments
For My Friend
I wanted to take a minute to talk a little about one of my best friends -I met her when I was 14 years old and she has been everything a friend should be for 28 years. I love her … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Random Thoughts, Story, Writing
Tagged addiction, Bowie, Friendship, good bye
25 Comments
Smart Boy
This post is dedicated the family that changed the course of our family’s lives – Dr. G, his super fantastic spouse E and their son, Smart Boy. They know who they are. I’m not entirely sure where this post will … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood, Coincidence, Family, Nursing, Random Thoughts, Story, Surgery
Tagged childhood, Coincidence, Death, family, Friendship, Life, school
54 Comments