Category Archives: Untold Stories of Isolation

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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The Covid 10

Posted on February 6, 2021 by janieleeds

Do you remember when you first went off to college and there was an unlimited assortment of goodies to munch on in the cafeteria and no parental supervision? Nobody to say, “Eat your veggies,” or “You can’t have ice cream … Continue reading →

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Being Present – Parenting Tip And Story

Posted on February 5, 2021 by janieleeds

I wanted to follow up to yesterday’s post share. I’m not telling you how to parent, but I’ve found that the key to good parenting as a divorced Mom with primary custody of her sons is universal to all parenting … Continue reading →

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Don’t Go Looking For Trouble

Posted on January 14, 2021 by janieleeds

I find it easier to stay silent when there’s trouble brewing. That’s why you find me not always posting because I need to process what’s going on and deal with it myself. While your support means so much to me, … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning

Posted on January 4, 2021 by janieleeds

After the long weekend, here we are. Back in the saddle of a new week with all of the extra weight that it’s the new year full of new chances etc. Do you feel that way too? Are you excited … Continue reading →

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Letting Go Of 2020

Posted on December 31, 2020 by janieleeds

I am sitting here alone in my family room with the Christmas tree lights on. It’s quiet because the kids are upstairs as dinner isn’t ready yet. I was thinking about this past year and all that we’ve had going … Continue reading →

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Opening Bottles On New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 30, 2020 by janieleeds

Enchanted Seashells wrote in a comment on the last post saying she didn’t know how to open a champagne bottle so she’ll be drinking wine on New Year’s Eve. And while I think it’s fine that you choose whatever you’d … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 26, 2020 by janieleeds

Whatever you’re doing for Thanksgiving, I wish you well. I hope that you and your family enjoy counting your blessings! Because especially at this time of year AND in 2020, we need to be thankful for the little things and … Continue reading →

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