Category Archives: Friends

So … This Happened. [MMA Edition]

This past summer, my son, JCH aka Whosteen, trained and fought in his VERY FIRST MMA Competition. And after only 3 months of training – he went up against a man twice his size with 5 years of training. Here’s … Continue reading

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Once Upon a Time, There Was a Girl and a Boy …

Y’all, I seriously don’t even know where to begin a story that’s been 26 years in the making. Twenty-six – painstaking, heartbreaking, death-defying – years. Which is why I’ve been absent from the Internet, for like, forever. Also? There are … Continue reading

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Have You Ever – Volume Eight

Have you ever been totally-super-psyched because your brother’s getting married again, but you’re even more excited this time because you seriously love his bride and you’re thrilled she’s going to be the sister you’ve always wanted. And then you have … Continue reading

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The Reason Why – I Am The Queen of TMI

*WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS GRAPHIC CONTENT*   Once upon a time, there was a girl named Meleah. She was a free-spirited, good-time-having, happy-go-lucky, kind of girl, filled with whimsical hopes and dreams. She lived to laugh. And she liked to … Continue reading

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Happy New Year MoFos – Wrapping up 2012 – Welcoming 2013

  2012 was an interesting year for me, to say the least. I really took a beating health wise. But it wasn’t all bad. Let’s recap. Shall we? In January, my dearest friend “Melody” was forced to climb Broke Box … Continue reading

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NaBloPoMo | Day 21: Gratitude

I spend a lot of time reflecting upon the things I have to be grateful for. But, it’s not all that often that I take the time to write those things down. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’d like … Continue reading

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NaBloPoMo | Day 16: Word

    *Thank you for this one, Cheryl! Have a GREAT weekend everyone! PS; If everyone could please take the time out of their busy weekends to offer up support and love to one of my dearest friends, Ron, it … Continue reading

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NaBloPoMo | Day 12 : The Power of Saying, “No.”

Saying, “No!” seems like it should be easy enough. It’s two little letters. It’s one simple word. And while I have no problem saying, “No!” when it comes to my son, I’ve had difficulty saying, “No!” when it comes to … Continue reading

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NaBloPoMo | Day 8: Hurricane Sandy – Part Two

When we woke up Tuesday morning all any one wanted was a cup of caffeine. Luckily my mother has one of those French Press machines and we made our coffee, Dexter Style. Once we were awake and functional, my son … Continue reading

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30 Days Of Photography: Round Up [2]

Well, people. Somehow I managed to survive! Not only did I post a photo every single day, for 30 days, IN A ROW,  but I also worked on my novel, every single night, for 30 nights, IN A ROW, during … Continue reading

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