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Releasing Stuff
I’ve started spring cleaning. Yes, I know I’m a bit late in doing it, but I’m one of those who have to start when I’m motivated and not before. Otherwise I can’t get it done. Are you like that too? … Continue reading
Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration
Tagged Marie Kondo, memories, out of my comfort zone, throwing stuff out
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Remembering What I Had Forgotten
I found a box of letters from decades ago and started going through them. I had completely forgotten I had tucked them away when we moved, but when I recently found the box marked “JUNK” I remembered. They were letters … Continue reading
Make Me Lose Control
Whenever I hear that song Make Me Lose Control by Eric Carmen, I start remembering that summer when the guy I was dating played it whenever we were in his car. While we’re still friends, he’s married, has kids but … Continue reading
Posted in finding happiness at 50, love, music, Uncategorized
Tagged 80's music, breaking bad habits, Eric Carmen, fantasy, looking for love, memories, passionate kisses, quit smoking
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Holding Hands In Friendship
Yesterday, I was thinking about a guy that I knew long ago. He is a twin and we were friendly with some of the same people. (By the way, he’s gay so don’t go there). But I was thinking about … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration
Tagged being a friend, coming out, friendship, funeral, gay, kindness, memories
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They’re Playing Our Song
This song came out years ago when we were together. My youthful bikini body resting on the beach, sharing the earphones with him sprawled next to me on the blanket while Whitney sang. Poignant memories. Fast forward, decades later and … Continue reading
Choices
A lifetime ago, I chose between two potentially good men. Not only did I choose between two very different men, it was also a choice of where I was to live, what language would be predominate in my home (if … Continue reading
Breakout
So, I closed the computer on yesterday’s post and I heard this song in my head. I’m inspired, but I don’t know for what…but I’m just going with the flow. This song always brings a smile to my face. I … Continue reading
Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50
Tagged breakout, freedom, karaoke song, memories, swing out sister
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