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The Recall

The Recall

When I was younger, I was so envious of The Jetsons, because of their flying cars. Can you imagine? Flying to your destination. No road construction. Just the open air to fly to your heart's content. I was naive back then and didn't know that if people are horrible...

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Celebrity

I have always wondered what it would be like to be famous. Would everyone knowing your name be annoying? Would the attention grow wearier under the spotlight? I haven't reached that level, but the encounter at my orthopedic practice gave me pause. My mother-in-law...

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Mistaken Identity

Mistaken Identity

Recently I followed a little God nudge and started to volunteer with Hosparus. This isn't something I decided on a whim, but I will say I was surprised at the direction God took me. My experience with this organization left an imprint on me. In June, I committed to...

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Sainthood

Sainthood

While other adults in their 50s are close to or are currently living the life of an empty nester, I am still driving a twenty-nine year old with Down syndrome back and forth to various activities, appointments, well, everything. Please don't think I am complaining....

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Writing on the Wall

Writing on the Wall

I think it is human nature to want to be included. To be considered. To be a priority. If you find yourself in this type of situation where none of those things occur, do you continue to force that relationship? Sometimes, I have to meet people where they are and drop...

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Honest

Honest

If we are going to continue to have a relationship, I need to be honest with you. Do you remember last week where I shared that we are currently car sharing because Brian's mode of transportation has been in the shop for three weeks? Remember how I said that I was in...

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The Chauffeur

The Chauffeur

Two weeks ago, Brian dropped his Kia off for service. Air Conditioning was not working and considering it is the temperature of hell, it was vital that it gets repaired. Currently, we are a one car family. Why? Because not only was the A/C needing a little TLC, but...

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Stages of Social Media

Stages of Social Media

My name is Allison and I am addicted to social media. It's fascinating, really. These platform creators have implemented a social experiment that we all agreed to. It is a glaring representation on why we need more guards at the gene pool. I have roughly one thousand...

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Things I Miss

Things I Miss

There are moments that I really miss COVID. Not the actual illness, but the collective timeout. I miss my blank calendar and how COVID quarantine finds that made life a tad more tolerable during our isolation period. I discovered a new ice cream that, like an addict,...

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