Category: Memories
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Daily Prompt 4/25/23
“Life’s a journey, not a destination…” “Amazing” by Aerosmith I sometimes forget to remind myself of this. It’s something that has been with me since the first time I heard this song in the 90s. It’s true and very important for me to remember when I am getting all intense about something that really isn’t…
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Surviving
This situation is hard. But I am doing ok. I am frustrated but not freaking out. My body remembers the physical fear I used to feel. Sudden movements find me on edge often. I am annoyed, but not revealing anything about how I feel. Parents #2 texted my wife and I last night, thanking us…
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I am back!
It’s been a very busy last few days. On Friday my wife and had plans for antiquing, lunch out, a stop at an Amish bakery, and just a good, relaxing trip. It was a wonderful day. I got a great email from the mom of one of new soccer players, stating that she was excited…
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Daily Prompt 4/12/23
Once upon a time, during what feels like a lifetime ago, I broke my hand when I punched a very thick glass mirror. I didn’t break the mirror, but I did break my hand. After weeks in a cast, I finally got free and got to start occupational therapy. I’ve done physical therapy a couple…
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Daily Prompt 4/7/23
In high school I learned not to trust myself or anyone else. I learned that people are mean just to be mean and that who your friends are, what you wear, and how you look is way more important than what is on the inside. I learned that putting a large group of 14-18 year…
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Daily Prompt 4/3/23
If you had asked me this question when I was about 7, I would’ve said Mike Teevee from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I loved the idea of getting to go to chocolate factory and getting that while experience, but also I loved what they did with his character in the movie version. He was…
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I used to be better
I remember a time in my life, 2014-2016, when I could do the following: get up, shower, get dressed, get 4 kids up and dressed, get everyone to school/daycare, go to work, be productive all day at work, leave work, pick up the two at daycare, get home, change, get back on the road to…
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Daily Prompt 4/1/23
Pre-pandemic life was me working in the Air Force, in the office 99.9% of the time, drained, desperately needing help, married, and unable to take any medication or get any assistance for ADHD, PTSD nightmares, or anxiety. Now I am married to someone amazing who loves me and treats well, I live in a completely…
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My ancestry adventures…revisited
I’ve written a lot about my searches for information on various family members. I use a bunch of sites to find information and sometimes I forget where I’ve seen something interesting. Right before our trip to Colonial Williamsburg, I saw something about being related to Pocahontas. I thought that was pretty cool, especially when I…
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Daily Prompt 3/30/23
I would work in the footwear section of a sporting goods store for free. I actually had this job for awhile while I was in ROTC. I loved every minute of it. I got to try on all the shoes I ever wanted to try on and I bought a bunch more of shoes that…