Tag: lifestyle
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Roads Less Traveled
Recently I moved to Pennsylvania from Delaware. This is the first time I’ve lived out of Delaware. I was nervous, and still am! I don’t know anyone around here. It’s a little nerve wracking when you move to a new location and all you feel capable of doing is staying in your home and waiting…
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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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8 Things To Do Before Leaving For Vacation
It’s that time of year again! Most families are gearing up to take their vacations once the kids are out of school. Here are a few tips to get your home prepared for you leaving more than five days. Cash – Make sure to take $1’s and $5’s for tips. When you have all higher…
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5 Benefits Of An Independently Thinking Child
Raising an independently thinking child can be a blessing and a curse. You want your child to know that they can do anything they put their minds to, but, at the same time, your parenting instinct is to hold said child close and never let go! My daughter is a freshman in High School. From…
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5 Questions To Ask Yourself When Clearing The Clutter
I am in the process of moving. They say the average person moves seven times in their lives. I’ve counted mine and I’m at nine with this upcoming move. With each home, you collect items that fit your life at that time. With each move, you pack, move on, buy more things. In 11 years,…
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Traveling is on my mind
I love to travel. Unfortunately, it’s not something I have a lot of money to do! So, I’ll look through old photo’s of places I’ve been and loved. One of the places I visited was in Bull Shoals, AR. We stayed at Copper Johns Resort. They are a mixture of cabins, mobile homes and campers. You…
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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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Life Is Just Too Short
Over the past several years, my family has had a lot of medical issues. My Mom passed away in 2008 from COPD and Lung Cancer. My sister, at 50, five years ago, had to have a triple bypass. My brother in law, at 57, last year, had a stroke, my brother, at 52, just last…
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Following my Dream Path
Hello! Just an update from my original Blog Post. I am no longer in the job that I hated! I’m off the phones and am currently training as a Instructional Developer, (Tech Writer). I love writing and research, so, this job is ideal! It’s not working from home, but, I have the option later to…
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Have You Ever Wondered…. Where Would I Be…
Have you ever wondered, where would I be if I followed that path instead of this path? What would I be doing if I didn’t start “that” when I was younger? Would I be the same person I am now? I made a lot of decisions when I was younger that I am feeling the…
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