Category Archives: Untold Stories of Isolation

Hello Again

Posted on February 11, 2022 by janieleeds

It’s been a rough few weeks here which is why I haven’t been on. I will try to catch up with all of you when I can. So luckily, I escaped getting Covid even though my son had it in … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19 Virus, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged broken nose, fainting, friendship, healing, kids taking care of mom, kindness of friends | 18 Comments

Covid Was Here

Posted on January 18, 2022 by janieleeds

I’ve been quiet lately because Covid hit our house. Only one of us was down with it and he quarantined in his room for 10 days while the rest of us stayed clear and I delivered everything he needed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19 Virus, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged covid symptoms, ex-husband, family time, quarantine | 22 Comments

Gone Too Early

Posted on January 6, 2022 by janieleeds

A classmate from high school passed away and through social media, we all learned of her passing. It was sudden, yet nobody seems to know the reason she died. And while I understand it’s none of anybody’s business, I still … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged death, friendship, grieving, illness, relationships, social media, suicide | 13 Comments

Kindness For Fido’s Family

Posted on October 7, 2021 by janieleeds

My brother’s family has Covid even though they’re all vaxxed. Ten days after my brother’s first symptom, the dog got sick. You remember the dog, right? I pet sat Fido and Mr. Kitty a few months ago. Well, Fido’s not … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19 Virus, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged cat, dog, euthanasia, Fido, talk to pets | 17 Comments

September 11

Posted on September 11, 2021 by janieleeds

The blue sky and occasional clouds outside my window remind me of the skies twenty years ago when tragedy struck. I can’t believe it’s been 20 years and how much life has changed for all of us since then. I … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged 9/11, anniversary, sadness, virus | 14 Comments

Eerily Centered

Posted on September 4, 2021 by janieleeds

I’ve got friends who are losing it lately. Too much stress in their jobs, in their lives and poof! they’re not able to cope. In fact, one went to the hospital the other day because she hadn’t slept in 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged dealing with stress, friendship, it is what it is, peace, relationships | 17 Comments

Masked Intentions

Posted on August 25, 2021 by janieleeds

As if it weren’t enough with the vax vs not vax, additionally, there’s the mask compliant vs mask refusal. Goodness gracious, things are starting to swirl out of control around here. Let me set the scenario. I have a friend … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19 Virus, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged compromise, fear, friendships, relationships | 32 Comments

Summer Is Here?!

Posted on June 12, 2021 by janieleeds

I tried on bathing suits. I can’t even tell you how I feel about myself in them without a teensy curse so I won’t. Well, maybe it was a big curse, but I won’t repeat it. There’s nothing like having … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged bathing suit season, feeling fat, lose weight, personal trainer | 30 Comments