Author: queenelisabeth3074
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The angst of a peacemaker
I am the first born of my parents. I was the first grandchild and first great grandchild on both sides. I came into the world to quite a fanfare. I was the darling of my grandfathers and the sweetheart of my grandmothers. I lived for their praise and laughter. I was a pleaser. I…
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check this out
I promised my sister in law I would post a link to her blog. She has 5 awesome kids and a life that can only be described correctly as a circus. In her blog she posts about her children (my beautiful nieces and nephews) and their every day trials and triumphs. Please take a moment…
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Eternal Sunshine
Today on Ron and Fez they posed the question ‘Would you pay to wipe your mind of unpleasant memories?’ I have mixed emotions, let’s say 90/10 exactly. My first reaction is no. Everything I have experienced, good and bad, carved me into the person I am today. Every painful thing I experienced can be matched…
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Early retirement
Tomorrow I have a consultation with a doctor to have a tubal ligation. I never thought in my life I would be actively ending my fertility. But let me start from the beginning, you need some perspective on my story. My youngest brother was born when I was 8 years old. Despite all my entreaties…
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Being vintage
I will be 40 in March. My best friend just turned 40, along with most of my graduating class. Some people I grew up with are turning 40 this year. Some are taking it well, some not and other are in completely denial. Not me. Turning 40 is awesome and here’s why….. I could give…