2020-05-31 09:23
To subsist, to exist or to live life as much as is possible ? (I'm reposting this because it echoes my recent post and reminds me that I must keep moving from the path, I have done it b… Read More
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2020-05-30 04:50
In July 2009, I started my first post, I look at it now as the warm up to the most difficult phase in my life.This blog helped me along the way, I see that. Hindsight etc etc.When I read bac… Read More
2020-05-25 15:23
I worked for years and years until I decided(after some math) I could take a break in Oct last year. I decided I was going to find my feet again and learn to breathe slowly, learn to b… Read More
2019-03-04 13:54
What is the perfect life, the 'ever after' of a fairy tale? No pain, no strife, no sweat, no ail. What to do with all that happiness, but to seek more not less, &hell…Read More
2019-02-24 14:04
Grow old gracefully? How do we do that if it's not within our control?Depression takes a few forms, I'm seeing it in those around me.Is it a mental condition or is it about self-awareness ?… Read More
2019-02-02 15:23
This evening I am thinking about it again.I don't regret my marriage, because I don't regret having my kids. Unfortunately because of that life I realize I was not able to spend enough time… Read More
2018-10-17 11:25
Ever since the divorce I have had this unclear place in the church.I felt like I was one part outcast and one part catholic.When I first mentioned it, I said we are permanently separated sin… Read More
2016-05-01 14:03
Recently I managed to remove both my rings from my hands. I had never removed them since I got engaged, then married, had 3 kids and my fingers just grew with them stuck on. I went through a… Read More
2016-02-14 12:15
Did I not know he was there before?That's because I was looking but did not see.It's been 4 years or so now, life has happenedand I am grateful.I have a job still in this terribly terribly u… Read More
2014-04-15 01:46
At one time, there were queues for new property launches. Well that's gone now.Then there was the iPhone craze. Sorry but I'm not an apple fan, I'm quite happy with the android phone and Win… Read More
2013-08-22 22:00
I have three blogs, did I ever mention that? They are all different personal journeys(not in the schizo sense :) ) but I can't combine them.I'll say one thing though, it helps much to pen do… Read More
2013-08-19 04:08
Is it normal to constantly think in terms of balance of problems ? I know that others do not have perfect lives but some just seem to have less troubles than I do. Then I think that's… Read More
2013-08-10 13:23
How long does this phase last ? The rule books are out on this.My youngest is entering the teen phase soon, although I think he's there already...My oldest is out of the teen zone but… Read More
2013-07-11 03:32
Self pity...it's easy to fall into this hole, they are fairly common along the roadwe walk every day.It comes from holding on to the past.Let go.Unfortunately those around us don't alwa… Read More
2013-07-05 03:03
Is there a perfect family anywhere ?. My opinion. I don't think so.Does it matter ? Ultimately it's what we decide to do, how we choose to judge or react to each person and we live wit… Read More
2013-06-24 07:47
It's a beautiful hymn, that is infrequently sung in church, why is that ?From time to time, we all need reminders that no matter what the failings or the weaknesses He still does.Mother Natu… Read More
2013-04-29 03:42
As I tried to title this post I was trying to figure, what am I coping with ?There are just too many areas.First I thought 'school', the kids timetable and their or my or the schools' push t… Read More
2013-02-04 07:59
I have been excited about getting my balcony garden going since I bought the apartment.It's been about 3 months now, and I don't think I'm doing too badly for someone with not so green thumb… Read More
2012-12-21 07:32
Saying it out loud is about facing it.I've been trying to get my parish priest to come bless my new home and of course he is busy but I am hoping he can soon.Ever since the divorce was final… Read More
2012-11-21 01:39
“She isn't crying, but I figure that's only a matter of time. Scars are just a treasure map for pain you've buried too deep to remember.” Edward's thoughts on… Read More
2012-09-20 07:19
I grew up not feeling loved and so I looked for it.. and still I didn't have it when I thought I had found it.I am loved, I know that in my head but the feeling ...does not extend… Read More
2012-09-14 01:56
It's been about 2 weeks since we moved into the rental. The first 3 days were tiring, and only about half the boxes are unpacked. I can't imagine what the final move brings or means. Whateve… Read More
2012-08-27 15:27
In another 5 days, I will be finally out of this house and ex's face at my back. There are more than 50 boxes packed up and still a few more before we move. I'm glad I started three we… Read More
2012-08-01 01:40
I have been gone awhile. Have been busy. And I thank God, things are falling in place.I am moving out soon with the kids.I was having a major headache about moving out in time and yet being… Read More
2012-06-30 12:43
For the past few days, I've been talking to the dog, mostly I ask her one question, why life is so complicated?Of course she's been patient and listens. Feeling melancholy over what the kids… Read More
2012-06-28 09:09
Deal with 1 problem or conflict at a timeDo not let the words of your ex repeated by the kids to you, rile you. Think don't react.Do not share complaints about your ex in the children's hear… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
When I was growing up, hand-me-downs were common. And I don't mean from an older sister or cousin. I mean literally second hand clothes that used to be collected at a church. My mum was frie… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I wrote this way back and it still is valid but it gets easier with age..........."Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it." Song Of Solomon 8:7.But man can. Ca… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"Evil can be undone, but it cannot develop into good. Time does not heal it." C S LewisIn Lewis interpretation, you have to go back to the beginning and do it all over again to see the error… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Things are settling or should I say the dust is settling.I'm moving on with life. There are new phases and stages with the kids now as they get on with ADOLESCENCE.When DOES that end … Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It's a time to start over. I have been thinking a lot about it.Old habits die hard, just like old fears are difficult to dissipate.I can't consider the worries of the kids any more, they are… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
These few weeks have been rather tumultuous. That's a good word to describe what's been going on in the family, among ourselves.It seems my ex, the kids' father is somehow still standing in… Read More
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