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What Valentine’s Day Means at 40Something
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.
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?
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
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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Tagged 40s, life lessons, pain, parenting, perfection, relationships, westernport
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Fairy Tales and Scary Monsters
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
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
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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Tagged 40s, christmas, holiday, life lessons, mothers, parenting, traditions, women
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Not Everything is Open for Change
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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Goal Setting and 40Something
Short Lesson: Have Some Reach Some Set More I could end the lesson there. But that wouldn’t be all that funny or even satisfying. However, it’s really all we need. Have a goal, reach a goal, set a new goal. … Continue reading
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Tagged 40s, 40something, football, goal setting, heros, life lessons, parenting, perfection, planning, women
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Maybe I Should Have Said This First
I’ve been asked a few times now, What made you write this blog? Most of those questions came in writing so I’ve been left to interpret the question’s tone. I’ve answered in whatever way seemed to make sense to me … Continue reading
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Lessons from 40 Something 