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MY CONTINUING CALM RECOVERY

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Judy

I could write a whole essay on our family and pet disasters. In the past, on separate occasions we had two dogs that I had to give away because I was definitely going to have that nervous breakdown. I found both of them homes, before someone put me in a home. Continue reading →

Tagged "sandwich generation", Aging Parents, chihuahua, conure, Humor pets, Ordinary Life, parenting, parrot, Pets | 1 Comment

SHUTTING UP THE RACQUET IN MY HEAD

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Judy

Today, I had to laugh when I heard one lady say the “F” word for only the second time. I told her she was now in my “The @#%&ing Fifties Club.” Of course, that’s the same club I’ve recently joined where I can’t keep track of the score or who is serving.
But then again, I do have a lot on my mind.
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Tagged Friendship, grief bereavement "Loss of a Child", GRIEF RELATED, Humor, humor children, parenting, Tennis, tennis as therapy, tennis humor, tennis lessons, women's doubles | Leave a comment

RECONNECTING & REMEMBERING

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Judy

“I became pregnant one month after Jason died. I remember when you told me you were pregnant, and guess what? It was at that moment that I decided to have a fourth child!” Continue reading →