In My Darkest Hour
I’ve struggled for many months about this very topic. I don’t want pity. I don’t want loathing. I just want people to understand that I’ve been to hell and back….
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The Shenanigans of a Autistic Homeschooled Teen
I’ve written only briefly about my 14 year old son, CT (Cool Teen) being Autistic. I also have written briefly about homeschooling him. Homeschooling any child can be a challenge,…
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The Best Lamb Dinner in the World
Yesterday was my birthday. I turned 28. It’s hard to believe and I’m beginning to wonder where my 20s went, as I approach my third decade of life on this…
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Missing Noonie…
We called my grandmother Noonie. That was her special name. She was born on October 16, 1922 and her name was Melba Louise Ogle Ryan. My grandfather, Willis, had been…
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My Life as a Fashion Victim
I have found that in my old age, I actually have pretty good taste. Growing up, I never picked out my own clothes. Once I became a teenager, I didn’t…
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New Years Resolutions
I spoke a bit about my plans for the next year, but I really wasn’t as specific as I would like to be in my goals for the new year….
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2009 – The Year of the Makeover for Dominick
I’ve decided I need a makeover. Not just one on the outside, but one on the inside, too. I’ve made excuses for too long. I’ve fallen back on health issues…
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Home Renovations – No Time for Writing?
My days have been absolute chaos. Well, at least for the past two or three weeks. We’re having some minor home renovations, which are being done to the entire house…
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A Time to Be Thankful
As the end of the year approaches, it’s time for all of us to be thankful and yet, this year, I’m finding it hard. For the first time since we’ve…
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Happy Halloween!
We celebrated Halloween on Friday and Saturday. CT is 13, so this is the first year he didn’t go out trick or treating. On Friday night, he stood in the…