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2021-07-02 Wait a Day and the Forecast Will Change
In case anyone is playing along, I did not let the snafu with my ex go. I sent a follow up text pointing out that he literally contradicted his own “advice” to our son by ignoring my text message. And of course I couldn’t help but throw in that I don’t agree with him and…
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2021-06-28 Loneliness
Today’s poem of the day from the Paris Review is about loneliness. Today’s heartache is not knowing how to help my daughter navigate her loneliness. It’s a staunch truth that though we may be surrounded by people—home, work, school— we can still be suffering from loneliness. A longing to be with our person or persons.…
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2021-06-26 After the Storm there is Calm
I’ve once again navigated the sea of emotions my monthly cycle often laps over me in waves. Gritting my teeth through the frustration of the daily grind, the longing for peace and stillness, and anger when little pricks press into my skin like poorly executed acupuncture. My mantra? “Wait a few days and see what…
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2021-06-03 Coming to a Few Conclusions
I’ve tried a few times so far this week to write something. It’s just not there, you know, and I’m not inclined to fight it. The rest of our KC road trip came and went and I began to write about that, but got distracted by life and stuff needing attention. I’ve wanted to write…
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2021-05-25 What’s In the News… 🗞
Happy mask mandate expiry day! It’s been a while since I’ve walked/written/had time to think about the world at large. Life is that way sometimes I guess. The last time I checked in I was pouring over my stabilizing good mood and trying to decide what, exactly, it was that made the tide turn in…
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2021-05-17 Back in the Game… ✍🏻💕✍🏻✍🏻
Last year I went on a submission spree, submitting my poetry to all levels and types of publishers, from the very brand new organizations to the big-name long shots—print, online, anthology, full manuscript, chapbook, daily, monthly, quarterly journals and reviews. I think I maxed out at 80-something open submissions sometime in November or December. Oh,…
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2021-05-10 A Kindfull Kind of Mindfulness
Even in low moments when we feel useless or of no value, thoughts of kindness can give us strength. It takes less than 5 minutes to think of an episode of kindness, either that someone has shown to us or that we have shown to someone else. It doesn’t have to be an epic act……
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2021-05-03 Thinking About What’s Got Me Down is Like Having Bronchitis
It may not be the same for everyone, but the struggle is real. It’s a popular saying for a reason. I’m constantly having internal conversations with myself that I can’t seem to quit having. There’s no resolution that I can see or feel and it puts my brain on spin cycle and it’s wearing me…
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