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Heather O’Brien: Manifesting My Destiny
Please welcome Heather to my blog today! Heather is a married mama of two tween girls and one stillborn baby girl. She’s been writing at The Destiny Manifest since 2001. She writes about appreciating all of the beautiful little things … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged blogging, cat, destiny, divorce, grief, guest post, infant loss, journals, mental health, mom, shy, The Destiny Manifest, writer, writer roots
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anticipation…
Linking up today with Jana of Jana’s Thinking Place for her SOC (Stream of Consciousness) Sunday meme. But instead of writing it out, I vlogged it out. Too anxious to type today. So here you go (p.s. it’s only 1.5 … Continue reading
Posted in vlog
Tagged amie shea, gay dad project, Gulf Coast, hurricane, Isaac, Jana Anthoine, Jana's Thinking Place, Jared Karol, mom, SOC, SOC SUnday, stream of consciousness, surgery, vlog
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Tell Them You Love Them.
My dear friends, Shelly and Mark Kramer, lost Mark’s father this week to Alzheimer’s. I have no words. The death of a loved one and/or family member sucks. The Kramers also said goodbye to their two beloved dogs, Bella and Sophie, late last year. So … Continue reading
New Orleans Honeysuckle: Gramma’s Backyard
image courtesy of lakeshorepreserve.wisc.edu Honeysuckle vines spill over the fence, falling like a fountain, cascades of bright green. The white flowers in my grandmother’s backyard look like tiny, delicate bells I tenderly bring the clear drop of nectar to my lips, … Continue reading
Flashback Friday
For the first time ever, I am linking up today with Web Savvy Mom and Cathy over at Antsy Pants for Flashback Friday! I love this photo because it showcases three generations: my grandmother, upon whose lap I am perched (Betty), my mom … Continue reading
Now That You’ve Heard All About My Family, Here Are Some Photos….
Kevin & Izzy Everyone trying to orchestrate a photo of the three cousins. My dad is in the hat. My mom’s BFF, Chelsea, is in the green shirt. Mark is holding my niece, Livy, and my sister-in-law, Katheryn, is in … Continue reading
My name is Julie, and When I was 41, My Husband Told Me He Was Gay
**If you missed previous installments in this series, go here, here, and here. My mom, Julie, is currently a clinical social worker in New Orleans. She has not remarried.** I had an old girlfriend from Oklahoma visiting for the week. One day … Continue reading
Memoir Monday: Shrinking to Fit, or Finally Growing a Nice Pair of Cojones.
If you’d like to participate, please go visit Travis over at I Like to Fish! After my college graduation ceremony, my mom and her sister came back to my dorm room to help me finish packing in order to move me … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, My Non-Fiction
Tagged auntie maureen, college, grandpa, I Like To Fish, jay, memoir, memoir monday, mom, shoulders, shrinking to fit, Travis Sloat
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