Examples of an Imperfect woman
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Let’s get day 42 Rolling!
Wow, 63 feels like a seminal moment – a stage of life that begins something new. A ending that is up against a new beginning. I will be ending my work career in about 42 days; but who is counting.… Continue reading
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What you pray for, I hope you find.
My mother sends her annual card – for my birthday. I should almost go back and look at the message on all 17 cards since we have been estranged. Anyway, she says, "Pray you find peace and contentment in your… Continue reading
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The Last Word
"Reality has the last word.” — Henri Cartier-Bresson. December 4th, 2004 seems like a lifetime ago – to a past I barely can recognize or the person I once was. Who I was on that… Continue reading
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Challenges You
On Joe Rogan's podcast yesterday with Anna Lembke – they spoke about how our brains work to keep our dopamine in balance. What was so striking to me, was that it isn't the joyful fun and beautiful that pulls us… Continue reading
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Kept Quiet
A dysfunctional childhood is hard to articulate and explain to others – you feel it is normal – when there is nothing normal about it. You can't know the difference, when it is all you have ever known. You simply… Continue reading
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Echoes of My Own Words
When raised in a co-dependent household, we learn behaviors that take a lifetime to undo – We learned that we were responsible for others. That it was up to us to make them happy, keep them safe, make sure they… Continue reading
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Flowed for generations.
The legacy of abuse will not end – the string of denial is strong and tied to friendships and the desire to be accepted and loved. It is coated by fun and painted with holiday traditions. It never looks like… Continue reading
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My Storyline
My Storyline quilts were requested to be shown – and I said Yes. The Keweenaw Storytelling Center is interested in showcasing stories and someone gave them my name. This seems like the perfect venue. I was… Continue reading
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When our hearts understand.
As I cleaned my living room in preparation for some new to us furniture; I was very cognizant of what I do have in my home. What I am able to not only hang on – but what I love… Continue reading
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Cleaning Out the Past
As I think of the de-cluttering I have to do in my basement, there are a few items that I struggle with. Art. That was given to me. By my estranged family. I don't believe there is a way… Continue reading
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