Month: October 2009
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Drama Lama bo Bama
Living in northern Colorado, the balloon boy drama has unfolded in our backyard. I admit I am guilty to reading the TMZ posts as I check my email. I watched the news this evening, reporting ‘breaking news’ about the family….. Yes, I am guilty to succumbing to this media fiasco. There is something different about…
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Donuts!
I entered a writing contest a month ago…the premise of the contest is below… “You are the sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming. It appeared to be an ordinary day, but then …” We couldn’t exceed 500 words…I didn’t win but here is what I came up with 🙂 “Sherriff?” “Dammit Joe….this better be important. It’s…
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I’m bringin’ sexy back
Hubby was gone last week on a business trip. As any parent of young children, sometimes you gotta spice things up. I decided we needed a lovely dinner for two, little wine, little music, little candle light to celebrate his return. That’s right my friends…spicy! Friday afternoon- crab legs are on sale…mmmmmmm crab legs.. Chocolate…
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Good Grief????
It’s something I deal with on a daily basis…being the mom of Lil’ Miss. It’s a feeling that has many facets. An emotion I bring out every once in a while. An emotion so powerful it can literally consume you…an emotion that is divided into other emotions because it is so complex…. Grief…… ……it seems…
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Fighting the Good Fight
Every evening….. After Samantha has been cath’d, changed into her pj’s, the oxygen turned on, the meds delivered, her tube site cleaned, formula prepared and the feeding pump primed and ready for the night…. …..her Daddy leans down, kisses her head and says “Good night Samantha, keep fighting the good fight.” This is part of…
Samsmom: Life, Joy, Loss and Loving your Mitochondria 