Tag Archives: courage

And so it is over. Not because it had to be, but because it was time.

Posted on September 6, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

You will find it necessary to let things go; simply for the reason that they are heavy. C. JoyBell C. Remember the last time you roller skated. Clunky and heavy, the feel of the extra weight on your feet became … Continue reading →

Posted in New Lessons, Uncategorized | Tagged 40s, aging, change, confidence, courage, getting older, life lessons, relationships, success | 1 Comment

Everything I Know About Marriage I Learned from My Divorce

Posted on June 20, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

First, notice I say MY divorce. I won’t pretend to know what it was like on the other side; I’d imagine divorcing me was no picnic as I am sure being married to me wasn’t one either. As I’m not one to … Continue reading →

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I Move A Lot, It’s a Thing I Do

Posted on June 11, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

I move a lot. I call it a side effect of being in real estate, but I doubt that’s really the cause. But I do move a lot. Since 2000, I have moved 5 times and this fall, I will … Continue reading →

Posted in New Lessons | Tagged 40s, 40something, change, children, confidence, courage, home, life lessons, milestones, motherhood, mothers, parenthood | 1 Comment

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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Happy Birthday, Crush

Posted on May 1, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

This month marks the birthday of my first ever Crush. For those of you that know me well, I’m sure you’ll be able to guess who I’m writing about but I’ll ask you to spare us all the big reveal. … 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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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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Welcome to The Middle

Posted on September 6, 2011 by wvrealtoramy

Forty is the new 30? I don’t think so. I remember 30 and it didn’t physically hurt. It’s not actually turning 40 that hurts, it’s the aftermath that’ll get ya. Typically the actual DAY that you turn 40 is uneventful. Oh sure, … Continue reading →