Tag Archives: Humor

SOMEONE I NEVER DREAMED I’D FIND

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Judy

Then I came across a long hand-written note from Cheryl. As I read it, I began to feel the familiar ache of grief. It was not only familiar; it was welcomed. She was with me the rest of the evening as I cried and cried. Now that my tears have returned, I am connected to life once again. Continue reading →

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EXHIBITING HUMOR

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Judy

It certainly wasn’t funny last night. But life with a teenager is both tragic and funny at times. Funny is my way of staying sane. Later on my daughter and I “made up.” While I hugged her I told her, “We’ll look back at our fights and laugh. I love your card, and will treasure it always.”
So, my sense of humor has come back. There is never a shortage of funny things in my life; I haven’t felt like writing anything funny, because I’ve had a lot of “up and out” with on-going issues that I’ve been writing about. Continue reading →

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MY MID-LIFE TURNING POINT

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Judy

Since my fiftieth birthday last October, I have experienced many changes in my life. I have wondered if I should consider what I’m going through a “midlife crisis.” Well, the word crisis conjured up a lot of negative images for me. I looked up the definition of “crisis.” One definition of crisis, which sounded a whole lot better was “turning point.” Therefore, I have decided that what I am experiencing is a “Midlife Turning Point!”
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LISTS, LISTING, AND LISTLESS

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Judy

I wrote this title based on Lists – which allow me to organize my caregiving life, Listing – meaning I’m off balance, and Listless – the way I feel today after hearing so much complaining about my blogging from my family. Continue reading →