Tag Archives: humor

Untold Stories of Isolation – Courtship

Posted on May 24, 2020 by janieleeds

A friend texted me this yesterday: You know who’s really gonna suffer during this social distancing? Dudes on dating apps. Welcome back to courtship. Welcome back to talking to a gal for WEEKS prior to meeting. We’re pen pals now. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged courtship, dating after Covid, dating apps, humor, Jane Austin, relationships | 7 Comments

Ex-Mother-In-Law Troubles – Can You Help Me Please?

Posted on May 22, 2018 by janieleeds

I was married for over two decades into a family that was much like the one depicted on Everybody Loves Raymond with a mother-in-law who was actually WORSE than Marie Barone, Can you imagine? When that TV show aired, it … Continue reading →

Posted in daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged bad behavior, crossing the line, Everybody Loves Raymond, ex-husband, ex-MIL, family, family getting involved in divorce, humor, Marie Barone, narcissist, need advice, trespassing, truth | 12 Comments

How About Saying Former Spouse?

Posted on April 13, 2018 by janieleeds

How do you refer to the spouse you’re divorced from? I was talking with someone new the other day and he told me that he doesn’t use the word ‘ex’ when referring to his ex-wife. He says, my former wife. … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, love, women 50 | Tagged changes, clearing negativity, ex-husband, ex-wife, family, finding peace, former husband, former wife, humor, life, marriage, positivity, relationships | 19 Comments

It’s A Beautiful Day!

Posted on April 6, 2018 by janieleeds

So I woke up this morning with this song in my head. I love Michael Buble’s voice and I was thinking that it was an inspiring song and so I was smiling to myself. I decided to play it on … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, music, women 50 | Tagged breakup song, changes, cheating, humor, It's a beautiful day, letting go, Michael Buble, music inspires, new chapter, relationships | 4 Comments

Single Parents, Can You Relate To This?

Posted on March 30, 2018 by janieleeds

A friend sent this to me this morning and it made me laugh and it made me sad. But here it is. She found it on pinterest so I’m not sure who I should give credit to, but here goes: … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, women 50 | Tagged bad behavior, being a single parent, co-parenting, cutbacks, ex-husband, family, humor, job sharing, pinterest, primary parent, reality | 3 Comments

Maybe, Maybe, Maybe

Posted on March 21, 2018 by janieleeds

Maybe it’s the weather. Maybe it’s the start of spring (if it ever gets here). Maybe it’s that the weather is getting warmer so I can’t hide under the layers of clothing and I’m embarrassed that I’ve gained a little … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged aging bodies, bad hair day, crossfit, depression, getting old overnight, getting rid of wrinkles, help for aging skin, humor, life, magic, midlife, mirror talk, nightmare, outer beauty, over age 50, problems women complain about, weight gain | 6 Comments

Funny Irish Blessing

Posted on March 17, 2018 by janieleeds

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day everyone! I saw this Irish blessing today and couldn’t stop laughing. Make sure you when you go out today to have your green beer, corned beef and cabbage, that you watch out for those that are … Continue reading →

Posted in divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged funny quote, green, holiday, humor, Irish Blessing, laughter, relationships, Saint Patrick's Day | 2 Comments

Grace and Frankie

Posted on March 9, 2018 by janieleeds

In my quest to keep busy, a friend recommended watching Grace and Frankie which you can find on Netflix. Well, let me tell you, I’ve got a new addiction – one that gives me laughter and some poignant tears, but … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, addiction, daily prompt, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged bad behavior, changes, ex-husband, family, free membership, friendship after divorce, gay, getting remarried, humor, mid-life, netflix, relationships, series review | 8 Comments

Shedding Encrusted Layers

Posted on February 21, 2018 by janieleeds

With every step out of my comfort box, I feel like I am shedding the old me. Perhaps it’s because walking down the stairs since Monday’s first CrossFit class feels like agony. And now that I’ve entertained at the second … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, the daily post, women 50 | Tagged a new me, changes, crossfit, dragon, dragon scales, fitness, health, humor, lifting weights, meathead, sexist, sore after workout, upside down push ups | 8 Comments