Realizing I don't understand emotions any more than I understand the mysteries of the ocean When I discovered my ex was not only having affairs but was moving money to create an entirely new life apart from our family, I was understandably crushed. I went through stages: shock, pain, panic and finally anger. The anger … Continue reading Emotional Tides
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Ice Makers and Other Straws
So I have a fascination with old sayings...things like "a stitch in time saves nine" or "that was the straw that broke the camel's back", although the latter admittedly seems a little cruel to the poor camel. But still, this particular saying has rung true in my life so many times, especially in the last … Continue reading Ice Makers and Other Straws
Six Degrees of Separation…..
According to wikipedia, the "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon is a parlor game based on the "six degrees of separation" concept, which posits that any two people on Earth are six or fewer acquaintance links apart. Movie buffs would challenge each other to find the shortest path between an arbitrary actor and prolific actor Kevin Bacon. " Nothing against Kevin … Continue reading Six Degrees of Separation…..
Who Am I?
What a seemingly simple question and yet is it really? I thought I knew who I was for the bulk of my life. I was the second oldest of four siblings and the only girl. I grew up in a conservative, Catholic family. As the only daughter of an Italian father, I was indeed naive … Continue reading Who Am I?
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