Tag Archives: 40s

Why I Have Some Ink

Posted on May 18, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

The thing about time is, it never stops. Even when it should. There are moments, there are events, there are situations which call for the stoppage of time. But it can’t. Imagine the photo that captures one person, alone, standing … Continue reading →

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I Have Plenty of Friends, I’m Not Interested in You Liking Me

Posted on February 24, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

First born is about to turn 21. He will have almost nothing he is not old enough to do. He’s passed all the milestones…the double digits birthday (10), the teen birthday (13), the license birthday (16), the cigarettes and porn … Continue reading →

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What Valentine’s Day Means at 40Something

Posted on February 8, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

According to Wikipedia, the tradition of Valentine’s Day is at least partially historically explained:  Valentine was a priest who refused a law that allegedly ordered that young men remain single. The Emperor supposedly did this to grow his army, believing that married … Continue reading →

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Sorry, Honey, Dinner is Pizza…Again.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

Had dinner recently with a diverse group, some old friends, some just acquaintances. This dinner isn’t like most, it’s planned, it’s annual, it’s an Event of sorts. The dinner is by invitation only and it is always deeply revealing. This … Continue reading →

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Is It Going to Get Better? Or Has It Already?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

Opportunities. They are everywhere and nowhere, depending on how you look at things. My husband and I recently discussed a characteristic that we share. We both have a drive to continue to find new opportunities. Sometimes that drive is a … Continue reading →

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The Westernport Effect

Posted on January 3, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

There is a lovely little town next to mine that I drive through on occasion. It is a fine enough place and the people are friendly. However, it stinks. I mean really, really stinks. Eyes watering, coughing what is that … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tales and Scary Monsters

Posted on December 21, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

People have babies all the time. No real planning, no real test, not even a panel interview decides if you will or will not have a human being placed in your care for eternity. Yet without exception, it is the … Continue reading →

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What We Can Learn from Bell Bottoms

Posted on December 14, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

By my calculation, I’ve seen bell bottoms go in and out of style no less than three times in my 40Something years. Jelly shoes have had two shots at me (I have avoided them both times). John Travolta has been a big … Continue reading →

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A Traditional Lesson

Posted on December 6, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

The great search is on. Each year, at Christmas, I hunt high and low for the same thing. It must be found in person and by me. It has certain criteria that must be met. Every year it is important. … Continue reading →

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Not Everything is Open for Change

Posted on November 30, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

Lots of people write about change. Usually from the perspective that change is good, change is necessary, change means you’re still growing and learning. I’d agree with most of that, but I’d suggest that there are certain rules which should … Continue reading →

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