I’m Gonna Take Over The World So Get Over It!
Yea, another month has gone by since I’ve posted. I have so much to share, but when your posts are also “shared” with the likes of this: You REALLY don’t want to post very often….. I thought about sharing a sewing tutorial about how I made this fabulous pair of baby sandals I made for [...]
What Has Happened Since I Fell Off The Face Of The Earth
I used to blog everyday, so it seems so unbelieveable that it has been over a month since I have blogged. Actually, if one knew me well, they would believe it and for good cause. With the divorce behind me now, I can sigh a sense of huge relief. But somehow I doubt I will [...]
Sex Ed Topic Number 294: No Cats Aren’t Hatched Nor Do Their Moms Eat Their Tails At Birth
There are few discussions a parent dreams of having with their child. The one last night with my 9 year old was one of them. I often wonder what the hell he learns in school or what sort of quality of education our children receive nowadays. I don’t know if it’s because my mom [...]
Rediscovering Your Life Purpose And Waking Up To Placentas In Your Bed
My counselor told me yesterday I needed to rediscover my life purpose. It had to be something that didn’t involve the opposite gender, i.e sex, dates, or anything of the like. Not that I have a problem seeing life beyond the act of sex, the opposite gender, etc. Nice try stalking ex if you are reading [...]
Funny Things Learned By A Military Spouse
It’s been a while since I blogged. I suppose it’s time to write something else I’m sure my stalking ex will text me about later. (You know you want to. Admit it.) For those who have a real life and are interested in what else is going on or just need a good laugh (or [...]
Spending Valentines With A Ghost
I told my mom tonight that I greatly admire her for her strength after dad died a several months ago. One would never know that she is a grieving widow from the looks of her. She has successfully developed a new identity and interests, friends, and likes. She no longer talks about dad or refers herself [...]
A Band Of Brothers
I never had a brother, but I always wanted one. Maybe if I did, I’d have a mini-dad now that mine has recently died. There’s not a lot of guys out there that are old fashioned and are protective of their moms/aunts/sisters/etc. If there were, the world would be a better place. I’m not talking [...]
Valentines Day In Iraq
The government sent my fiance to war 2 months ago. There’s been training on the opposite end of the country. In 6 days she will be in Iraq. She informed me that her phone will be cut off voluntarily at that point. Like the darkness that fell upon the earth when Christ died on the [...]
The Mistress In Camoflauge
I’ve reached a pivotal conclusion at this point in my life’s journey.When you are married to, the parent of, or somehow entwined with a deployed soldier, you serve alongside them. This is because you experience what they experience. You hurt when they hurt. You grieve their absence as they grieve being gone. But, there’s another [...]
Funny Observations This Week From A Single Parent
Sometimes I have to stand back and laugh at the absurdity and oddity of my life. Here’s a quick snapshot of the last 168 hours (that’s 7 days for those who can’t do math;) )….. USELESS FACTOID #1:If your washer is going to break down, make sure that it’s not full of water and your [...]
