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Don’t Drag Your Story Into 2021
I’m part of a group on FB that has divorced and single moms over age 50. Why? Because that’s who I am. But the majority of these women are having such a difficult time that it makes me sad. Now … Continue reading
Posted in #womenofacertainage, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration
Tagged find your tribe, how to heal, new beginnings, relationships
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Here I Am….
Being honest here, I’ve told myself many lies over the years. I tried, with my rose-colored glasses firmly planted on my eyes, to make excuses for bad behavior from the people around me. I was co-dependent, having been trained from … Continue reading
Back To School In September?
I used to love September and looked forward to the beginning of school. Fall temperatures and back to a normal routine made me so happy as a Mom because by then (pre-pandemic), I’d be getting weary of the summer freedom … Continue reading
Posted in #womenofacertainage, divorce
Tagged new normal, parenting college kids, quarantine, single parent, social distancing
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The Road Not Taken
Robert Frost wrote the poem entitled, The Road Not Taken. Do you know it? Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day!
It’s Mother’s Day and if you’re a Mom, hopefully you’ve had some love come your way from your offspring! And if your Mom is still here, then I hope you were able to show her some appreciation as well. Because … Continue reading
Posted in #womenofacertainage, love
Tagged college kids, doing the best we can, Hallmark, Mother's Day card, single parent
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Being Real
I’ve never been a Barbie doll who’s got it all together, perfectly coiffed, dressed and with a bod like a supermodel. Back in my younger days I was asked to model a little. I was really thin back then as … Continue reading
New Gym Trainer
I’m back to the gym finally. Two days a week with the personal trainer (semi-private). I have a new one and she’s great – very even keeled and pushes me gently so I’m seeing tiny positive results. Tiny, but I’m … Continue reading
Posted in #womenofacertainage, finding happiness at 50
Tagged fitbit, fitness, healthy me, personal trainer, plank, TRX, weight lifting
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