My Thoughts...

(not to be taken too seriously, unless I'm serious)
AUGUST 23, 2010 12:40PM

Peaches and a Slice of My Life

Thoughts of peaches conjure up images of summer, Lexington, Missouri, lunches at the Irish Pub with my parents, cobbler, pie and Southern Comfort!
 
Peach season not only peaks during the summer season, it means driving with my parents an hour away to Lexington, Missouri to purchase  loc… Read full post »
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AUGUST 18, 2010 9:36AM

My Kids Think I'm Holy

 

My six kids think I'm holy. I can assure you I am not. Just look the word up in the dictionary and you'll see for yourself.
 
The word "holy" as defined by the Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary is:  1. exalted or worthy of complete devotion as one perfect in goodness and… Read full post »

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AUGUST 11, 2010 9:23AM

Disappointed at 51

The word, "disappointed" hit me over the head yesterday as I was sharing thoughts with  a friend. I realized that at fifty one years old I am feeling quite disappointed at how things are turning out in my life. Nothing is idealistic as I dreamed it would be when in my early… Read full post »
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AUGUST 7, 2010 1:07PM

I Am Insignificant

I've been going through a dry spell lately when trying to create a composition, poem, or just plain posting here on OpenSalon. Since today is "Saturday's Reposts" I decided to share this poem once again since it is one of my favorites. Plus, it is one that I continually feel within… Read full post »

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JULY 22, 2010 7:52PM

Facebook Connection

Waking up slowly in the morning with coffee and computer is the way I begin the day. Some like to read the newspaper the first thing in the morning. Others turn on the television. Running laps is how many desire their day to begin. My husband wakes up chatty all ready  to discuss… Read full post »
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JULY 10, 2010 10:02AM

A Suicide Alert!

I wasn't planning on posting today, but just read an OpenSalon post that has really pained and worried me. I am afraid for one of our OpenSalon brothers. He is suffering so much that he is contemplating suicide. His thoughts and the writing of them will pierce your heart and soul.… Read full post »

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JULY 7, 2010 11:20AM

Bodacious Beauty

Instead of sharing some of my perpetual problems with you as I tend to do, I decided to post pictures of posies. (How do you like those alliterations, Mark?)

With photography, my favorite two elements are color and light. My favorite two subjects are faces and places....scenery to be exact.
 
I ho… Read full post »

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JULY 4, 2010 12:02AM

Scared of Flying? Jump From an Airplane! (repost)

We all have some favorite birthday gifts stored in our treasure box of memories, don't we? We may even still possess those gifts. Perhaps it was the diamond tennis bracelet your husband presented to you unexpectantly. Maybe it was the gold hoop earrings your eight  year old son purchased from

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JUNE 30, 2010 9:32AM

My Good Husband Isn't Good To Me?

I met with a close friend yesterday for lunch. We've been friends for years even though we only see each other a handful times a year. She's someone I trust completely with every thought, dream, and fear I possess. She feels the same way about me also. She's one of those friends… Read full post »
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JUNE 26, 2010 11:09AM

My Son, the Drug Addict, Part II (repost)

Before I continue this story, I owe it to my husband to make two corrections from part one. First of all, my husband never said he "loathed" our son....what he "loathed" was the drug addiction. Secondly, at the end of the story when I walked upstairs to crawl in bed

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JUNE 19, 2010 6:51PM

My Son The Addict (Saturday's repost)

Instead of being concerned about my style of writing or if what I have to say is post worthy, I'm just going to write as though this is an entry to my journal. Style, formatting, and eloquence doesn't seem to have a place here when I'm talking about my son's

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JUNE 16, 2010 10:29AM

I Want To Meet You

One of my  goals is to meet  OpenSalon writers. Even though I most likely won't make a special trip  to meet one of you, because of the lack of time and money, I would sincerely enjoy meeting you face to face when I'm in your area.
 
As many of you have noticed… Read full post »
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JUNE 11, 2010 8:35PM

Why Didn't I Abandon Catholicism?

"I was born and raised Catholic. I attended Catholic grade school, high school and college. I was married in the church and my children were baptized and made all of their Sacraments. I even taught Sunday school for 9 years. Three years ago my family and I joined the ranks of… Read full post »

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MAY 31, 2010 10:33AM

My Son Raised The American Flag

images Like most Americans, I've always held a certain degree of respect for the military and the individual soldiers within the entity. My respect and awareness might have been a little higher since my Dad was once in the military and so was my brother. Growing up with my Dad meant automa… Read full post »

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MAY 29, 2010 10:13PM

Why Not Live Life Fully? (Saturday Repost)

Since none of us will ultimately escape or outsmart "our brush with death," why not live life fully?

That doesn't mean to abandon care and live recklessly since we are going to die. It means to take care and live responsibly since we are going to die.

Perhaps we should live… Read full post »

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MAY 28, 2010 12:47AM

I Am Feeling Anxious Because....

I desire to write something elegant....perhaps a poem that would give you goose bumps , a story that would inspire you, or maybe something that would make you laugh until you cried.  Instead, I just composed a list  explaining  why I'm feeling the way I am and perhaps wh… Read full post »

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MAY 16, 2010 11:46PM

The Ten Questions Answered

I haven't written for awhile so this was something to get me going again. It was fun, thought provoking and a little challenging since it's hard for me to pinpoint my favorites of anything. I like too many things! I enjoy too much! Thanks, AtHomePilgrim,  for this fun post.

 

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APRIL 28, 2010 10:11AM

My Letter to Pope Benedict (a follow up)

Dear Pope Benedict,
 
         As a concerned practicing Catholic who loves the Church, I beg you to take action concerning the latest scandals of child molestation.  You can no longer cover up its evil with the object of protecting the Church. The Chur… Read full post »
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APRIL 13, 2010 10:32AM

President Obama Invites Leaders From All Over the World

Although I haven't forgotten my promise to write a letter to the Pope, I was delighted to hear about the positive political news coming right from our own country. Once again, President Obama keeps his word as he continues communicating and conversing with leaders around the world. Leaders… Read full post »

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APRIL 4, 2010 11:22PM

A Follow Up To My Last Post

As a conclusion to my last controversial post, I wanted to add a couple of points.
First of all, I did "listen" to your responses. Out of all the suggestions I read for possible solutions to the Catholic Church  problem, I saw only one that made sense and was reasonable. I told… Read full post »
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MARCH 31, 2010 8:17AM

Why Do I Defend The Church?

In light of the recent posts on OpenSalon concerning  the Catholic Church and its latest sins and because it is Holy Week, I decided to add my two cents worth on the topic.
 
Most of my feelings and opinions here have been expressed in  various comments sprinkled throughout OpenSalon.&nb… Read full post »

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MARCH 21, 2010 12:12PM

I Need A Lover

Since I'm going through a dry spell and can't seem to write about anything, I decided to  write about how I feel.....just so you'll know that I am still here!
 
Lately, I've been feeling so needy. I squelch the temptation to throw a pity party for myself....after all, who would come to… Read full post »

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MARCH 7, 2010 2:10AM

Happy Anniversary To Me!

My very first post on Open Salon was dated March 6, 2009. Shortly before that,  I had discovered Open Salon and have been posting ever since. I decided to repost this first post of mine, not only because it was my first one, but also because it was read only by one or

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MARCH 4, 2010 10:50PM

Time Will Tell

What is the matter with my eyes gushing with salty tears as I look  at my children's pictures pasted in photo albums?
 
Why do these fourteen albums of the smiling past  bring sadness to my heart?
 
I thought these photo- captured moments were supposed to make me h… Read full post »

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010 11:28PM

Me at 17

To be seventeen again....a young girl/woman graduating from high school and looking forward to college. I remember clearly  possessing mixed feelings about graduating and leaving that stage in my life. On one hand I was sad....sad to leave four years of my life that I knew and was comfortable wi… Read full post »

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