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Lessons from the Sidelines

Posted on July 5, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

I’m almost through what has to be the longest baseball season of my children’s lives. I’m not complaining mind you, I agreed to the extended season, the additional games. But since I’m almost done, I’ve had some time to reflect … Continue reading →

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If the whole world hasn’t gone crazy, then it must just be me.

Posted on May 21, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

I may have reached the age by which I declare the whole world has gone mad. I’ve already caught myself shaking my head and muttering, “kids these days”, so I can only assume it was a short walk from there … 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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Winners, Whiners and Big Macs

Posted on January 18, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

“The difference between winners and whiners is very simple: whiners want to feel good before they do something: winners do something, and then they feel good.” John Maxwell I don’t like working hard. I don’t. I don’t like getting up … Continue reading →

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Some Rules for It

Posted on January 15, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

Sometimes the ideas that tap dance around my head are worth a full-blown exploration, other times it’s just some facts to put out there, statements of belief, nuggets of current truths. Like these 5 for example: Leave it alone. Some things … Continue reading →

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If a Tree Falls in the Woods, Does Elvis Hear It?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by wvrealtoramy

There is a classic question, one of the great mysteries of life: If a tree falls in the woods but no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Allow me to propose an answer: It does, … Continue reading →

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Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? Mystery Solved.

Posted on December 31, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

I’ve spent a lot of time writing and pondering the loss of my mother. I was young, she was young, it seems so harsh to live so long without her. And so I have spent countless hours feeling sad for … 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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Yes, Dear, There is a Santa Claus. Still.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

I’ve run this post before, but each year it feels a little more important to remember the times when the boys were young enough for me to worry about the big questions. This year, in a passing conversation with a … Continue reading →