Tag Archives: father

Stupid High Road

Posted on August 15, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

If I don’t argue with you, it may not mean you are right. It may mean I don’t care about you enough to correct you. Earlier I posted this as an anonymous quote. It’s not. It’s mine. I wrote it. … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Happy, But I’m Not Sick, Either.

Posted on February 11, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

I get asked the same question often by well-meaning people who knew my family, who know my mother has passed, and also know my father has remarried. The question is always the same: Remarried? Oh, how nice. Are you happy, … Continue reading →

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My Mineral County Story

Posted on February 7, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

Below is a copy of the article released by the Mineral Daily News that I submitted for part of the Mineral County Day publication. Below that is my additional commentary that’s just for kicks (feel free to skim): All worthwhile … Continue reading →

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I Live with Guys

Posted on February 5, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

I only have sons, a bunch of them actually and they all have friends that seem to be around a lot. On top of that I have a husband. So I consider myself a bit of an expert at living with … Continue reading →

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My Three Wise Men Came With Gifts, Too.

Posted on December 14, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

“No one else will ever know the strength of my love for you. After all, you’re the only one who knows what my heart sounds like from the inside.” This is not a my kids are better than your kids story. … Continue reading →

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Coach Dad

Posted on June 12, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

Whenever I speak publicly, I am introduced as a Coach’s daughter and now a Coach’s wife. My dad and my husband have very little in common beyond their title as Coach. Or so I thought. Upon further inspection, I realize … Continue reading →