Tag Archives: relationships

Don’t Drag Your Story Into 2021

Posted on January 5, 2021 by janieleeds

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 →

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First Love

Posted on August 31, 2020 by janieleeds

I got a call from my first love yesterday.  Out of the blue because I had written an email to him.  You see, he gave me my first kiss and we were on again off again for years before  we … Continue reading →

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Love In The Time Of Covid

Posted on July 8, 2020 by janieleeds

My single and divorced friends and I have been talking lately about dating.  While some are ready to find a nice man, others are leery of trying to date while the virus is still here.  But when’s the best time … Continue reading →

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The Road Not Taken

Posted on June 24, 2020 by janieleeds

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 →

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Nostalgia And Letting Go

Posted on June 23, 2020 by janieleeds

Friends of mine just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary.  Splashed across social media were the photos of their wedding day which I attended and remember well.  It was a wonderful day and I am truly happy for them. It’s funny … Continue reading →

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Are You On Edge Too?

Posted on June 11, 2020 by janieleeds

With the full strawberry moon, the eclipse, planetary alignments, months of quarantine, days of protests and terrorism, no wonder I’m on edge.  Aren’t you?  I’m so tired of all the chaos.  I’m tired of people acting so maliciously towards one … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Kids And Quarantine

Posted on April 18, 2020 by janieleeds

We’ve been living in this semi-isolation for awhile now.  Lucky for me, my kids are with me and attending their online classes.  While I haven’t had any problems with the kids wanting to leave to see their friends, I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Homebound and Loving It

Posted on March 25, 2020 by janieleeds

I haven’t left the property for five days so far.  I get out each day to take a walk on my deserted street and around my yard to get out when the sun is shining and it’s not raining.  Nightly … Continue reading →

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