New Game

As I was slipping on my boots, and lacing my garter I felt suddenly old. It had been nearly three weeks, yet I was still at this take-it-or-leave-it stage.  He was too.  We were going through the motions.  The striking absence of static in the room made my heart heavy.  Sad. Was he feeling the [...]

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Oh Yeah! Sex!

As you have noticed my lovely, loyal readers who check in on a regular basis…I just have not felt like writing. The trip to Seattle was great, and being with Jake for 5 wonderful gray days, and nights was just what I needed. I guess I just wanted to keep the small intimacies, and details [...]

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Fresh Starts

The dynamics of our little apartment have shifted yet once more. My younger sister moved in nearly a week ago, as the result of the third, and final break from her beau.  Obviously they lived together in his apartment.  This break certainly was not unforeseen, and we had discussed her taking over our highly coveted [...]

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First of 16

My first week back at school is near it’s end. All in all it went pretty smooth. There was one little incident Tuesday evening when my children were looking at me like “Who the hell is the bitch/monster, and what have you done with our real mama?!” It took a few minutes, but I managed [...]

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I’m a Libra

Monday through Friday I have my morning routine, it rarely varies. Only when the kids miss the bus does it vary, as I have to take them to school. The morning routine is simple, and I take great comfort in it’s simplicity. Wake up, make the kids breakfast, start the coffee, send the kids out [...]

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