Category Archives: finding happiness at 50

Ideas To Help New Year Blues

Posted on January 5, 2022 by janieleeds

The past few years have been tough, so it’s no wonder that some of us are having a soggy moment lately. The worry and fear mongers with the virus etc. hasn’t been easy to handle for anyone. Now that the … Continue reading →

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A Restful Sunday

Posted on January 2, 2022 by janieleeds

Well, I spent yesterday taking down Christmas. It’s the first year that I didn’t wait until January 6th to do it, but I felt quite done with it all. Now that it’s cleaned up, I feel a bit more back … Continue reading →

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2022 Who Knew?

Posted on January 1, 2022 by janieleeds

Happy New Year my friends. I hope you had a good night last night. What did you do? Did you go to a party or just stay home and relax? The kids and I got take out, but we didn’t … Continue reading →

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Good Parenting Read

Posted on December 30, 2021 by janieleeds

I found this on social media and had to share it with you because it made so much sense to me that I felt it might help other parents. I hope you enjoy it. “My Mom did not sleep. She … Continue reading →

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The Blues At Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2021 by janieleeds

It’s been quiet here at chez Leeds. One is finishing his exams for the semester and the other one is still job hunting. I’m trying to get ready for Christmas but for some reason, I’m not really into it anymore. … Continue reading →

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How To Get Through Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2021 by janieleeds

Well, we’re starting the holiday frenzies and while I”m not triggered because this year will be easy (I hope) at my brother’s house, I have friends who are in a tizzy just anticipating the havoc that can occur during the … Continue reading →

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Feeling Whimsical

Posted on November 16, 2021 by janieleeds

I am not sad. I am not mad. I am only a wee bit disappointed. But you see that’s only part of it because I can look at the other side and know I’m free. Lately there seems to be … Continue reading →

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Draft To Publish

Posted on November 6, 2021 by janieleeds

How in the world did we get to November? I don’t know where the time has gone and I know I’ve been pretty absent from blogging. I just haven’t felt like writing and when I did, it stayed in my … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Feel Like A Failure When It’s A Success?

Posted on November 2, 2021 by janieleeds

This is obviously a lesson that’s been on repeat for awhile because I haven’t quite mastered it and yet, I keep thinking I have. But for whatever reason, that sneaky critical voice pops in just as the wave of relief … Continue reading →

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