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It’s Been Eight Years
Dear Mom, It’s been eight years since I’ve told you, face to face, Happy Birthday. Today, on which would be your 75th birthday, I’m sending yet another wish to you via air mail. I will continue sending you these air mail messages until I can talk to you again face to face. This will hopefully…
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Car Shopping Experience with KIA
I’m a little later in posting this than I wanted to be due to life happening and I had stopped blogging for awhile. So, I decided that the two year anniversary would be suitable to post this as I really wanted to share my experience. Two years ago, I decided to purchase a new car.…
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Growing up Gay in an Intolerant Society
Just over two years ago, my daughter came out to me as Bisexual. She was 13 years old. Still trying to identify and find her place in the world. Shortly after that, she came out as gay. Said that she wasn’t sure how to come out completely. Her father and I were completely accepting. Though she…
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Memorial Day Gaffe
Today I almost passed out from embarrassment. I told my manager to have a great Holiday weekend. Completely spaced on the fact that he had served in the Air Force. OMG. I felt absolutely horrible! Told a co-worker what I did and even she was like, ummmm. “Jacqui, whatchu doin’?” So, I took to google…
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4 Things Employers Need To Do Now To Retain Loyal Employees
These days, it is an employers market. They have their pick from the litter with so many people unemployed. And you must have experience! It’s not the 1950’s where employers were mor… Source: 4 Things Employers Need To Do Now To Retain Loyal Employees
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2016 Election Year Political Views by an Everyday Mom
I’m not one to be overly active in voicing my opinions in the political arena. Politics is one subject that can tear a relationship apart. I am an independent voter. I will vote whichever party fits best with how I feel. Side note: I will not vote Republican until there is someone who runs that…
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Prepping and Off-Grid Living
Don’t let the name of my blog fool you. I’m not a full-time dreamer. I am very goal oriented, do what I have to, to get where I want in life. In the next few years, while I’m living in a new location, close to where my daughter goes to high school, I will be…
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The Desire to Leave it all Behind
There are days that I would love to just pack it up and leave it all behind me. Find a fresh start somewhere else. I believe this to be one of the side effects of several conditions. Job – I am definitely not where I feel I should be career wise. I love most of…
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