YCMTSU: Bon Jovi Song Me and One: Listening to the song “One Last Cigarette” by Bon Jovi. One: “It’s okay, Mommy. It isn’t real. Rats can’t really sing.” [If you don’t get it, say the song title slowly as a toddler would. She was singing, “One Last Singing Rat”.] DISCLAIMER: You need to know that... Continue Reading →
I Said I Love You
I Said I Love You I started writing this in November 2022. When I wrote the following paragraph, I believed that was how I felt. It didn’t turn out that way . . . I am not one of those people who randomly says, “I love you” in my romantic relationships. When I say it,... Continue Reading →
The ONE Think That You Must Do (And Others That You Should Do)
The ONE Thing That You Must Do And Other Things That You Should Do I was sitting around with some friends a few weeks ago, filling them in on what I had been going through, and I was asked, “What ONE thing would you tell someone to do to avoid anyone else having to go... Continue Reading →
Only YOU Can Make You Happy
Only You Can Make You Happy This is for all of you out there who try to find your happiness, joy, or “reason for living” from someone else. We hear it often – Only YOU Can Make You Happy. It is true – no one else can do this for you. I will say it... Continue Reading →
People Who Come Around in Good vs Bad Times
Everyone has people in their life who are there during the good times and then ghost them in bad times. We also have people who pop up in bad times (misery loves company?) and ghost us in good times. Many years ago, I went through a very difficult time and was amazed at the number... Continue Reading →
YCMTSU: “Dad, Is This Real?”
YCMTSU: "Dad, Is This Real?" One and Two: [Yelling from the basement in unison, individually, etc.] “Is THAT real? DAD, is this real? DAAAAADD!!!! IS THIS REAL?” Dad: [From upstairs.] “Is WHAT real?” One and Two: “This – come look!” Dad: Goes to the basement. Looks at what they are both pointing at. He gets... Continue Reading →
Do As I Say, Not As I Do
Do As I Say, Not As I Do “Do as I say, not as I do.” I heard that repeatedly growing up. Even as a child that made no sense to me. Why is it okay for you to do it but not me? If it isn’t good for me, why is it good for... Continue Reading →
GIRL (WOMAN) CODE
GIRL CODE Yes, the Girl (Woman) Code DOES exist. It is unwritten but all women know about it. Life has taught us that these codes are sacred and should be followed if we want to be a good friend, have good friends, keep each other safe, and support each other. Here are the Girl Code... Continue Reading →
YCMTSU: Cemetery Visit
YCMTSU: Cemetery Visit Me: “We are going to the cemetery [to pay our respects to someone dear to us].” One: “We’re going to the cemetery today!?!?!? Woo Hoo!!!!!” DISCLAIMER: You need to know that I have 3 children. I will call them One, Two, and Three and the first one that I refer to in... Continue Reading →
Strong Women Community
Strong Women Community Everyone needs their own support group of family and friends. I had a very good one until a couple of years ago when all three of them (male and female) passed away within 3 years of each other. Those people were my rocks and foundation; they knew me, warts and all, and... Continue Reading →
Just a Woman Trying . . . 