Author Archives: Meleah

About Meleah

Mother. Writer. Television Junkie. Pajama Jean Enthusiast.

NaBloPoMo | Day 20: Dear Cleaning Lady

Dear Cleaning Lady, I’m sure you’re not aware of my rule. And I am really not trying to be rude. However, you should probably know that NO ONE is allowed to look at me, much less talk to me, until … Continue reading

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NaBloPoMo | Day 19: Full Body Scan

“The technician missed her vein! The injection didn’t go into her blood stream! Page Dr. Lizensczhacts! STAT!” The flustered nurse screamed across the Emergency Room. The skin on my arms bubbled up until it was covered with welts and blisters. … Continue reading

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NaBloPoMo | Day 18: Religious Family History

Yesterday, I told you how my mother and I prepare for Family Functions. And I also explained that we have a lot of those around here because we celebrate both the Jewish and Catholic holidays. And now I’m going to … Continue reading

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NaBloPoMo | Day 17: It Might Be Time For a Hearing Aid

Back in September my mother and I were prepping for a Family Function. And we have a lot of those around here because we celebrate both the Jewish and Catholic holidays. But more on that another time. Since we have … 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 15: Positive Daily Affirmations.

You know you should probably get out of the house more often when… Your only Positive Daily Affirmation is hearing voice of the ‘Bejeweled Blitz’ guy when he yells, “AWESOME!” “SPECTACULAR!”   *sigh*     Clearly, I’m starting to lose … Continue reading

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NaBloPoMo | Day 14: Doing Things Differently, Differently.

Apparently, I’ve changed my schedule. And I wasn’t even trying. I’ve magically gone from ‘Vampire Hours’ to ‘Actual Human’ Hours. And here’s why… It’s probably because October was such a crazy month for me. In addition to the 30 Day … Continue reading

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NaBloPoMo | Day 13: Knee Jerk Reactions

“The results of your MRI revealed an unspecified bone marrow abnormality in your right knee. Here’s a copy of the test results. Please contact either your rheumatologist or your family physician, as soon as possible, so they can determine whether … 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 11: Snow Much Fun

Um… I’m not really sure what New Jersey did to piss of Mother Nature so badly, but right after Hurricane Sandy, we took another beating when we got slammed with a Nor’easter last Wednesday night. And this is how we … Continue reading

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