Tag Archives: memories

Releasing Stuff

Posted on May 17, 2021 by janieleeds

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 →

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Remembering What I Had Forgotten

Posted on October 30, 2020 by janieleeds

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 →

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Make Me Lose Control

Posted on December 12, 2018 by janieleeds

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 →

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Holding Hands In Friendship

Posted on October 12, 2018 by janieleeds

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 →

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They’re Playing Our Song

Posted on May 5, 2018 by janieleeds

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 →

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Choices

Posted on February 3, 2018 by janieleeds

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 →

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Breakout

Posted on August 17, 2017 by janieleeds

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 →

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