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I am 49 years young and have discovered my passion for writing. I love to sit down and focus my thoughts into a story, or opinion. I enjoy revealing a little about myself each time I write.

I was a stay-at-home mom for 18 years. My son lives with his dad in

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-reflection: 24 of 372
I have found myself spending a great deal of time in the last 6 weeks or so, thinking about my life, and where I am headed. For the last nineteen years I have thought one way and done the same thing, more or less. Now, ready or not, I am going down a different path, with an unknown destination. I am determined and stubborn. T... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Coming to terms with the reality of love: 4 of 49
I wasn't looking for love when I met him. I didn't want to deal with anything more than a dinner date. A little casual sex would be okay too. Things didn't quite turn out that way though and now the reality sets in. Love can be messy. It is not always warm and fuzzy. It most certainly does not always keep you warm on ... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness How to be the perfect wife: 5 of 52
If I were to say that I am the perfect wife, would anybody believe me? I can't even utter those words with a straight face. I've been married a very long time and I will say that I have been a very good wife. When we were first married, that was my goal was perfection (a completely unrealistic one). I seriously thought I coul... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Dating: Live - and learn: 2 of 19
Upon re-entering the dating scene, I have concluded too many men and women are hung up on past hurts. So many people are stuck in an endless cycle of miss-trust and paranoia.Relationships go bad sometimes. It is not the end of the world as far as I am concerned. It doesn't feel great when there is a break up, but I do believe... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) What it takes to be a parent: 8 of 75
I have had some of the most incredible times in my life as a parent. It is the hardest job I have ever had and it is the best thing I have ever done. I'm convinced that it is only for the very strong of heart and mind. It is a level of caring that I had never felt, in my somewhat shallow existence before giving birth.It takes... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Communicating in text-message style: Is it ruining real communication?: 5 of 46
Texting is another language from another universe that we are forced to contend with in the "hurry up" world we live in. Everyone I know is always too busy to have a proper conversation. Texting then becomes the easy way. Abbreviate here, leave out vowels and consonants there, and before you know it, you are not using the rea... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet (Other) Having a sense of humor about weight problems: 2 of 18
I call them pregnant men. They are the ones who look like Santa every day of the week. I think they eat bowling balls, but I'm not sure. I usually picture them eating a dozen donuts in one sitting. They always wear xx-large shirts and don't tuck them in. Then when they walk, they look like they are about to give bir... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Divorce and betrayal: 3 of 23
Betrayal. It is gut-wrenching and painful. Honesty is all I have ever asked for and the one thing most people do not give. I look back on all the friends and relationships I have had thus far in my life and the ones I can trust deeply and without equivocation, I can count on one hand.I am going to most likely end up divorced ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Bad days: 8 of 55
It is said that California is the land of "fruit and nuts". Standing in line at the DMV in Orange County is the epitomy of this phrase.I am waiting for my 15 1/2 year old daughter to get her permit. Woo hoo! I don't know which is worse; the prospect of another 1/2 hour wait in hell, or her driving. This is truly the best part... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Funny parenting stories: 13 of 85
The first time I truly realized the difference in parenting styles between my husband and myself was when my son was two years old.I had been out shopping and left the "boys" at home alone for the day. I expected they would hang out and do cute father-son activities. Maybe they would watch a little "Thomas the Train" or play ... More..