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Living in the past

I had an epiphany the other day that at the age of 54 I have more years behind me than ahead of me What struck me in that epiphany is that I don’t have much to account for all those … Continue reading

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Making space for me

**Disclaimer** I wrote this blog post in July 2022 after a breakup. This is how I was feeling in that moment. After rereading my blog post on what I’ve learned about myself through dating and relationships; and the good man … Continue reading

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What dating and relationships have taught me about myself

I’ve been dating and in relationships on and off for about two years now. I’ve struggled through disappointment after disappointment but I now accept that the common denominator is me. I don’t truly know who I am, or what I … Continue reading

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Father’s Day

This year instead of a birthday post ( I turn 52 today 6/30/22) I’ve decided to share a meaningful moment in my life. This has been 42 years in the making. I finally morned my father on Father’s Day, June … Continue reading

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Love

We are a love starved society full of broken people unable to embrace one of the greatest gifts God has given us, love. Some of our hearts are so closed and resistant to giving and receiving love that we can’t … Continue reading

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Hindsight

Hindsight is the minds plight Stuck in reflective retrospection keeps you going in the wrong direction Retracing footsteps walking backwards through life No forward progress causes stagnation and strife There is power in the here and now, the present, accept … Continue reading

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My first year of my 50’s

Happy birthday to me! Today I turn 51 and the past year has been a mental, emotional and spiritual roller coaster ride. For starters I had to celebrate my milestone birthday during a public health emergency and was unable to … Continue reading

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Fairytale

I’m a writer so I make up stories of my happily ever after But my once upon a time is starting again in the same book different chapter It’s the tired old story I keep telling over and over again … Continue reading

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Led by my heart

I was earnest with my affection And desired to build a connection In spite of fear of love’s rejection Through over thinking and projection I took a leap without protection My heart was on a mission I ignored my intuition … Continue reading

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It should all be so simple

What my 6 week courtship taught me about myself pt.2 If you haven’t already, please go back and read part 1 of this post. So what happened with the man who was supposed to be my last relationship I met … Continue reading

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