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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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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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Silly Girl, Snarky is just who you are.

Posted on October 12, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

There was a time I would tell myself that people who didn’t like me just didn’t know me, they didn’t understand my sense of humor. There was even a time when finding out that someone in particular didn’t like me … Continue reading →

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Who’s childhood is it, anyway?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

It’s funny what you remember about your childhood. As I have talked to my brother about his memory of any single event, it’s amazing how different his perspective was from mine. When it comes to the overall, the big picture, … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Beauty Isn’t In the Eyes At All

Posted on July 20, 2012 by wvrealtoramy

Everyone knows the saying, Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Supposedly each of us sees what speaks to us, what reaches our souls and makes us feel a certain emotional connection. It’s also some kind of everyone sees … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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