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Goodbye…

Saying goodbye to someone you love is a little like dying, especially if that person held a significant place in your life. Letting go is the hardest thing in the world, … Continue reading

November 8, 2014 · 6 Comments

Processing the Unexpected

“C” is for Cheri Cancer. There, I said it. I have Cancer. Kidney Cancer at that. Six little letters that completely change a life upon being told they belong to … Continue reading

July 10, 2014 · 14 Comments

Psst, Hey Mom?

I cannot believe it’s been three-years. Some days, it seems like yesterday, other days it seem even longer than the three-years. I wish you were still here. I miss you. … Continue reading

March 30, 2014 · 3 Comments

A Really Weird Birthday Party

When I was nearly 17-years-old, I moved from my Dad’s in CA back to my Mom’s place. She had just relocated from Colorado to Arizona and was managing a restaurant … Continue reading

February 8, 2014 · 6 Comments

I Love My Kids

Today two of my kids were here to visit. All three of my kiddos live in another state so both of my daughters, one son-in-law, and my lil grand guy … Continue reading

February 4, 2014 · 2 Comments

Making Lemonade

  Sometimes extraordinary things happen, and sometimes, they can happen to the same person more than once. What’s more is, “extraordinary” doesn’t necessarily mean, “good”. There’s these things called, “shit … Continue reading

January 30, 2014 · 6 Comments

Who You Love

There was a string of lyrics that caught my ear the other day. Although I had heard the song before, I hadn’t really listened, but this time I heard this… … Continue reading

December 18, 2013 · 7 Comments

Untouched

When you are single — especially at my age, touch is the one thing that you have the least of in your life. You can be alone and have love; … Continue reading

December 6, 2013 · 22 Comments