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Starting Over
I’ve started over many times. Heck everyday is a new start, isn’t it? So what’s different about how I’m feeling today? Well, I’m decluttering the house. There’s nobody home so it’s just me and I’m on my own schedule. Eating … Continue reading
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, heart
Tagged ice cream for breakfast, insomnia, kids and divorce, me time, relationships
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Can It Be The Meds Or Me?
My brother acts like I’m lazy now that I’m 6 weeks since surgery. I’m not doing enough. He’s got to check to make sure I”m exercising (walking) and am doing as the dr. prescribed. Which I am doing by the … Continue reading
I Dropped Off
I feel like I’ve been dropped off the face of the earth. As tired as I am from the surgery and subsequent painful healing, I don’t feel like myself anymore. I’m in this weird transition phase (for lack of a … Continue reading
Posted in finding happiness at 50, health, heart
Tagged healing your heart, open heart surgery
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I’m Back!
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
Posted in finding happiness at 50, health, heart, women's health
Tagged gratitude, open heart surgery, zipper
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Landlords
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
Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50
Tagged bad timing, ex-wife of a narcissist, rental, single mom problem
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What Happens When You Die?
Ok, I guess I’m stuck with this theme for the moment…but here I am, wanting to know how you feel and sharing how I do. Thanks for all of your comments yesterday. I love to hear how others feel, think, … Continue reading
Posted in finding happiness at 50, love
Tagged afterlife, heaven, hell, human experience, religion, soul review
21 Comments
Are You Having A Cranky Monday Too?
I’ve rewritten this post a few times already, but I’m just going to hit send when this is done. I’m cranky today. Have you ever just felt cranky and want to enjoy it? LOL I know that probably sounds silly, … Continue reading
Puppy Update
We’re getting more accustomed to the puppy (and he to us). The kids have been more hands on which is helping immensely because I was getting fried trying to get work done and train and take him out. Unfortunately he’s … Continue reading
Why Did I Get A Puppy?
If I had a dime for every time I said that line or something similar, I’d be rich by now. Multiple times a day I ask myself this question. So maybe I need to answer it. Here goes nothing. I … Continue reading