Category Archives: Untold Stories of Isolation

Fear

Posted on May 11, 2021 by janieleeds

Last night the fear had me in its talons. Locked in a cage, cemented by the endless horrific lists of ‘what if’s’ that stealthily swirled in my brain. So much uncertainty lately with outside forces that make life harder than … Continue reading →

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I’ve Become A Fashion Flop

Posted on April 14, 2021 by janieleeds

I admit defeat today. I’m just not in the right head space. The computer is doing all sorts of weird things which are not normal. I would say it’s Mercury Retrograde, but it’s not. I checked. I’m super sensitive having … Continue reading →

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Have You Been Vaccinated?

Posted on April 7, 2021 by janieleeds

I’ve been sitting on the fence wanting to write about this and not, because I thought it might bring a firestorm of emotion, but here it goes. Have you been vaccinated? Are you planning on getting it? Or are you … Continue reading →

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Strange Nightmare

Posted on April 6, 2021 by janieleeds

I had a nightmare last night about being with friends who had turned into zombies. I have never remembered dreaming anything like this before now. The strange thing was that in my dream, some of my friends were zombies, but … Continue reading →

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Spring Into Rebirth

Posted on April 2, 2021 by janieleeds

I’ve got a buzzing going on inside of me lately. A sort of tingle that I’ve not felt in years. It’s like I feel that hopefulness that comes with Spring and the crocuses (croci?) begin to push through the earth … Continue reading →

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Look In My Eyes

Posted on March 27, 2021 by janieleeds

I went grocery shopping yesterday. Masked and armed with a list of necessary items, I decided to stroll through the store. I had some time and I figured I’d people watch while shopping. Have you done that lately? It’s really … Continue reading →

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A New Day

Posted on March 19, 2021 by janieleeds

I woke up this morning a little bleary-eyed. I just don’t know where the time is fleeing to these days. The days, months and past year have been a blur I’ll admit and it seems like we’re in that movie, … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Saturday Night

Posted on February 28, 2021 by janieleeds

Well, it all went pretty well although I did keep myself from asking too much because – why trouble trouble – when if the kids need to talk, I know they will. So I decided to take advantage of my … Continue reading →

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One Dinner Down

Posted on February 27, 2021 by janieleeds

I kept myself busy last night while the one kid was out with his dad alone and the other at work. I have to admit to you that having nobody in the house for a few hours was delightful! Oh … Continue reading →

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