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Unpack.
I remember everything. Every horrible word. Every terrible action. I thought I had gotten rid of them by moving forward, but I hadn’t dealt with how their comments made me feel. Who are they, you ask? Various people throughout my life, who I felt had done me wrong (in some way). Being made fun of…
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The Nudge We All Need
The elephant in the room says I haven’t been posting much. Who asked you, Ms. Elephant? Honestly, I probably wouldn’t have posted tonight, but I got a nudge from an unexpected source . More about that in a moment. First, Let me explain where I’ve been. My last post was published on October 23, 2019…
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Forgetfulness
I wish I could forget. I truly do. I feel like it would’ve propelled me forward and quicker. My kids amaze me with how quickly and often they apply forgetfulness. Let me explain. A couple of weeks ago, my son and I went on an overnight camping trip with the entire 5th-grade class at his…
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Life of the Party
Caller: “What’s up, man? How are you?” Me: “I’m cool. What’s up?” Caller: “Did you hear anything about Brad passing away?” A wave of numbness crossed my tongue as I held a shallow breath. Me: “Naw, man….I haven’t heard that,” sounding perplexed. Caller: “Someone’s calling. I gotta take this call. I’ll…I’ll call you back. Bye.”…
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Dear time: Where do you have to be?
Why is time moving so fast? Where did the time go? Herbie explores this idea and a few thoughts surrounding the passing of time.
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think it over
If you’ve been with me this long, you’ve undoubtedly noticed something: I tend to overthink. I’ve tried to NOT do it, which hasn’t worked. I really gave it my best try. Denial is the first step, they say but I’m not buying it. I tried denying that I was an overthinker. That only lasted a…
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The Life of the Party
I never thought I would have much in common between me and Jeff Goldlum, but here we are. From one party goer to the life of the party…cheers.
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Literally.
The author expresses disdain for a word that has infiltrated modern language, reflecting on how their literal-mindedness has shaped their life. This trait has led to clarity in communication, protection in relationships, and honesty in intentions. The realization of these attributes brings a newfound acceptance of their character.
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Painting in Gray
The author shares their deep love for Christmas but struggles with feelings of sadness during the season. They reflect on the impact of weather on their mood, the weight of grief around them, and emphasize the importance of acknowledging emotions without the need to fix them.
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Just Be It.
[Disclaimer: This isn’t the totality of who I am. I am not monolithic. There are many facets that make up this diamond. What’s being described is a rough, past, unfinished angle that has since been buffed clear. #KnowDat]
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Thank me…quietly.
(Written on 1 November 2018) Anyone that knows me knows that I enjoy helping people. Even more, I enjoy helping people from behind the curtain, so to speak. I am not a person who desires to be front & center. I specifically prefer the background. The conundrum is that no one sees me. We all…
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