Author Archives: janieleeds

I’m Back!

Posted on June 24, 2022 by janieleeds

Hi my friends! It’s been awhile…all is quiet right now and it’s early morning here at Chez Leeds. I’ve been through the proverbial wringer, but happy to report I’m still on this side of the daisies. Boy am I playing … Continue reading →

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Nothing Left Unsaid

Posted on June 5, 2022 by janieleeds

I have loved my first boyfriend for years, decades even if I’m honest. He was my first kiss and while we could never really be on the same page at the same time (couldn’t live with him, couldn’t live without … Continue reading →

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Saturday Ponderings

Posted on June 4, 2022 by janieleeds

I’m trying to make up lists for the kids and for anyone who may be here after I get out of the hospital. Making a calendar of when garbage goes out, recycling, and daily chores that I do has been … Continue reading →

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Landlords

Posted on June 3, 2022 by janieleeds

I need a safe place to vent so here I am. I told the landlords via text that I am having surgery so I was dropping off the June and July rent checks. In that same text, I told them … Continue reading →

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Microblading

Posted on May 27, 2022 by janieleeds

As a woman of a certain age, and maybe you’ve noticed this too, my eyebrows have thinned along with the hair on my head. However, strangely enough, occasionally I find a sprout of coarse hair on my chinny chin chin…ugh. … Continue reading →

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All You Need Is Love

Posted on May 26, 2022 by janieleeds

My friend Dwight posted here and he inspired me to spread the love. As a self-proclaimed Super Heroine I figured it was my duty to do as requested. Because, I agree. Our world needs more love in it. While I’ve … Continue reading →

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Crazy Dream

Posted on May 21, 2022 by janieleeds

Last night I had this crazy dream (hence the title) which was that a friend was getting married and my group of girlfriends and I were all in her wedding. She had us all dressed in white short dresses that … Continue reading →

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Sleep Evades Me And Other Silly Nuisances

Posted on May 15, 2022 by janieleeds

I’m sleeping a lot, but I’m also getting up in the middle of the night. Well, not getting up, as in out of bed, but being awake and then I can’t get back to sleep. I toss and turn. I … Continue reading →

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Pass The Salt

Posted on May 9, 2022 by janieleeds

My kids told their dad and his family about my upcoming surgery because they wanted support. While I didn’t really want the narcissists to know, it was important to the kids so that they don’t have to be bullied and … Continue reading →

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