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Losing a Sibling to Suicide
Images in Grieving Since my brother died in 2011, I have taken my kids to see his stone each spring, and posted pictures. It is a peaceful and lovely place for them to run around. I hope to foster an environment where we feel comfortable talking about life, death and life after death; and…
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How To Organize Your Life in 3.5 Years
In 2011, I started going through a book called One Year to an Organized Life. I got through it earlier this year (yes, I realize it’s 2015), and here are some lessons I’ve learned along the way: 1.) If you want to have an organized life in one year, do not have kids that year. Kids…
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A Response to the Ten Non-Commandments of Atheism
In my last post, I introduced this response to the 10 non-commandments of Atheism that some dudes compiled. I don’t believe these dudes or this list is representative of all atheists any more than I believe the Tea Party is representative of all Christians. But, this list does represent a fairly common set of beliefs…
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A Pre-Ramble to my Response to the Ten Non-Commandments of Atheism
As I was poking around the world of internet news a while ago, I discovered an article about some dudes who wrote a book about what to do once you decide you’re an atheist, and then created a contest for people to send in what the ten commandments, or “10 non-commandments” as they call them,…
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Cancun from a Hotel Bed
Hi friends, I haven’t seen you in a while. I spent most of February being super stressed out about our first family vacation to Mexico, and most of March recovering from said vacation. We went to Cancun since there are government warnings not to go to my husband’s home town and yada yada. The flight…
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1000 Voices Speak for Compassion
Today, bloggers and writers are posting pieces related to compassion as part of an initiative called 1000 Voices Speak for Compassion. #1000Speak was born out of a desire to flood the internet with good on February 20. I was excited to have my essay published on mamalode.com today for #1000speak. But, thanks to a marvelous little thing…
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Why I Like Being a Working Mom (Sometimes)
Lately, I’ve noticed a lot of articles and such on whether it’s better to be a working mom or a stay-at-home mom. So I figured I’d put in my two sense. I have a great job. I find my work meaningful and my coworkers are like a second family. I get plenty of vacation. I don’t…
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The Bachelor Hit a New Low Tonight
After watching The Bachelor tonight, I can honestly say that it has reached a new low. I can’t honestly say that I’ll never watch it again, because we all know it’s about as addictive as crack. But, much like crack, I crave watching it, need to get me some, and then after it’s over I’m…
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Raising My Voice at Christmas
I am at work, on the phone with my husband, and I am trying not to raise my voice. “Can you at least try? You’re not even trying.” I am in my office, with papers piled around my desk, none of which I will touch until I put down my cell phone, let my adrenaline…
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A Few Words for Grandpop
One year ago today, my Grandpop went home to God. My mom asked me if I would like to say something at his funeral, but I couldn’t think of what I would say. Now that I’ve had some time, I have just a few words – a couple of things I wish I’d said. Grandpop…
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