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Category Archives: 2009
2/3/2009
I am writing this in January of 2013. February 3, 2009 is the day my mother died. It was also my son’s 9th birthday. Neither he, nor I will ever forget that day. But, as I have been recently going … Continue reading
“Goals Group” 2009
This year at Molly’s “Goals Group,” we made “dream boards.” I really enjoyed this process. I felt so “freed” and enthusiastic about envisioning my dreams for the future. I brought and used as my “witness” this year, this brass figurine … Continue reading
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2009 Summary
I am going to post my whole Summary for this year. It was quite a year; I lost my mother, I quit smoking, I started drawing. A very bittersweet year… 2009 in Review This time last year, I was in … Continue reading
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Christmas 2009
And here is a letter I wrote to distant family members; I have always admired those who managed to write annual Christmas letters, so I thought I would give it a try. But, I think perhaps it’s just not “my … Continue reading
FENG SHUI
In my efforts to try to “fix” my environment, I am reading about ‘Feng Shui’ and have decided where to make some changes: Here are some books, purchased in March 2008, for this process: Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui … Continue reading
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“Time Warps”
10/7/2009 I have lately decided that, instead of focusing on what I do wrong or what my failings and shortcomings are, I will focus on the things I do right; I check in with myself periodically and give myself validation … Continue reading
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“Bob”
He sees things in black and white I’m all the colors in between. He lives among the trees and hills; I live in a castle built of stone. He sees a thing for what it is. I see it for … Continue reading
9/24/2009
When I get up in the morning, I often have odd things just pop into my head out of nowhere. Sometimes it will be songs or parts of songs that I haven’t heard for decades. Other times it will be … Continue reading
9/22/2009
I just re-read the things I wrote last week about ADD and giftedness, etc. I love to research, learn, and explore new ideas. And I am recalling the sense of “bliss” and serenity that I experienced for the better part … Continue reading
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“ADD” vs. “Gifted”
9/16/09 I have recently felt compelled to do some research on an issue that has me feeling some consternation and confusion. There has apparently been a debate going on regarding how one can differentiate between children who are “gifted” and … Continue reading
9/16/2009
And where do I begin? OK – here is a thing I do not like: I try to get on top of a schedule, to plan my days and schedule my time, in an effort to accomplish as much as I … Continue reading
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STATE OF OVERWHELM
Sometimes it’s hard just to remember to breathe… Daily/normal – continuous – parenting, groceries, garbage duty, meal prep, packing lunches, dishes, driving, school, homework, play-dates sports and activity scheduling, volunteering, constant house upkeep, enlisting Dalton’s help to do things, or not … Continue reading
“Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness”
Here is a song that dropped into my head one day. The Universe threw me a bone – it jumped out and I had to hurry to the paper to catch it. The “story” that came to mind with … Continue reading
3/16/2009 Note
3/16/09 – a note I sent to a friend/fellow Group member; at this time, we were beginning to work on the “Integrity Tone Scale.” Working with this program can bring up some difficult thoughts and feelings. “You have my … Continue reading
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3/14/2009
We’re working on the “Integrity Tone Scale” – and in a discussion about “Fear,” we are asked to write about the following: Fear of Catastrophic Outcome I don’t believe I’ve ever let fear stop me from doing something I’ve wanted … Continue reading
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3/4/2009
Three little things I want to make note of this a.m.: Last night in an email, my sister said, “ah… to be a kid – the exquisite enjoyment of stomping in puddles.” I like that. Then when I got up … Continue reading
2/23/2009
On Saturday afternoon, after a nap – my son was off playing with a friend – I started writing my “morning pages.” Now I have done this type of thing for most of my life, writing in journals. Sometimes I’ve … Continue reading
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2/20/2009
I’ve been seeing Molly to help me cope with the loss of my Mother. She has advised me to be good to myself and perhaps work on “The Artist’s Way” again, and in particular, to give myself the benefit of … Continue reading
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PAIN
Pain, glorious pain – I drown myself in the ecstasy of pain. The music bangs out the rhythm of my soul and carries me through the waves of agony. There’s a fine line between pleasure and pain; can I turn … Continue reading
2009 Goals (part 2)
My goal for 2009 is to figure out how to rebuild my life – from the ground up; start over and do things “right.” Specifically: 1) I want to go through my whole house, get rid of things, pare down, … Continue reading
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2009 Goals (part 1)
2/12/2009 – What I want: 1. A home – that I can afford. In a decent neighborhood (school, neighbors, pets) and that is clean and comfortable and has enough room for me and Dalton to play and live well. I need … Continue reading
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