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I tried not to look

Today is one of those days my mind wanders back to when I had more than I have now. But then I wonder if that was ever really true. Yes, there were times I wanted to give up when everything … Continue reading

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Let me explain something to you

Wow! Thank you to everyone who read the story ran in The Huffington Post. Thank you for sending me your emails and words of encouragement. I took a look at some of the comments on that Huffington Post and to … Continue reading

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New day dawning…

New day dawning….

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New day dawning…

Well it seems like quite a few friends are out looking for a transmission and affordable mechanic for me. I thank everyone for all their well wishes and willingness to help me out! But for those of you who know … Continue reading

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The waiting game

I don’t know what’s worse…the waiting around for a mechanic to call with a quote or the anxiety that comes with the wait. Add to this the frustration of never hearing back on all the jobs you applied for and … Continue reading

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Practicalities….

So far I have applied for 5 jobs today. Pretty sure I won’t hear back from them but I will keep trying anyway. I’m not concerned about Christmas, haven’t been for the last six years. Not for any particular belief … Continue reading

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We Are Visible

Sometimes the beauty inside us Becomes a twisted fatality Blending hearts and minds into Swirling blurs of lost identities Fighting the good fight doesn’t mean Losing your sight or your way Just means while on the ground You have time … Continue reading

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A poem

A poem.

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The war we declare on ourselves

I look around me and see so many people in pain. Financially we’re all hurting and it’s hard to see brighter days when you don’t know where you’ll end up. Veterans of  a hard life have deeper wounds inside them than most … Continue reading

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Angst-“I” at ease

Angst-“I” at ease.

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