Tag: random musings
group name: indepwo
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January 02, 2007 12:17 PM EST --
There is not much room sleeping with four in one bed. My older sisters would make my sister and I lay at the foot of the bed because we kept their feet warm. But we dare not say no because they were the . . . more
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May 11, 2007 08:52 PM EDT --
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...
A set of screwdrivers,
a cordless drill, and
a black lace bra...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...
One friend who
Always makes her
Laugh...
And one
Who lets her cry...
A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE... . . . more
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March 04, 2007 04:08 PM EST --
We had an incedent emerge this week in which we learned, accidentally, that our neighbors were part of a group of swinging couples and had their pictures plastered all over the internet. I had a variety . . . more
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December 03, 2006 09:39 PM EST --
"I don't want you I don't want this house I don't want this family I don't want any of it !"
Each phrase was a gut-wrenching, stomach-ripping, heart-clenching knife wound, burning, . . . more
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January 04, 2007 10:06 PM EST --
When us kids got sick with sore throat or sniffles Mom would get out the Save the Baby, or Vicks, whichever she had on hand. Then rub it all over our throat and chest. Then she would heat up pieces of . . . more
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January 11, 2007 07:46 PM EST --
Each year my Dad would always get a deer. Then he would take it to Sonny's Locker to have it cut and packaged. There would be steaks, stew meat, roasts, chops, deerburger, the liver and heart. . . . more
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January 17, 2007 02:24 AM EST --
Then my Mom would begin to prepare all the other fixin's for the big dinner. Us kids would do odd jobs like stuffing dates with walnut pieces and rolling them in sugar to coat them, then place . . . more
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February 27, 2007 07:09 PM EST --
"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest accomplishment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a . . . more
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May 04, 2007 06:43 PM EDT --
About three weeks ago, I interviewed for a job with our local VNA/Hospice. They called me last week to let me know that they would like to hire me, but I needed to pass a physical and back screening . . . more
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September 03, 2007 02:07 PM EDT --
I have been thinking about something that is quite frustrating. Yesterday I visited my brother's home. He is my favorite brother, because he is so calm and caring. He married . . . more
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March 25, 2007 12:34 PM EDT --
You've held
me captive
for too long.
The feelings
so intense
and so strong.
These illusions
that bind us
trip me up.
I've lost my balance
using you
as a crutch. . . . more
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July 02, 2007 03:34 PM EDT --
I am a child of God
I am a loyal friend
I love my Gather Friends
I do not smoke {that includes anything smokeable!}
I do not drink alcoholic beverages {used to}
Now I name these friends . . . more
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July 11, 2007 12:58 PM EDT --
One sweltering summer day an impoverished woman was wondering in the streets begging for food & money. She had only been given a $1 bill & a crumb of bread. There . . . more
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December 01, 2006 11:27 AM EST --
I'm posting two quotes today since I have had computer issues and haven't been able to post much. All the quotes are from my handy-dandy desk calendar. These make a great gift btw, . . . more
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December 31, 2006 12:07 PM EST --
My Mother, Barbara B has been a member of Gather for a couple of months. I encouraged her to join and write about her childhood memories. She has two aticles that she has posted. I enjoy . . . more
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February 07, 2007 09:21 AM EST --
I was literally applauding as I read this article in the NY Times online yesterday. As a black person who has been praised for as long as I can remember for "speaking well" and "being . . . more
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September 03, 2007 07:56 PM EDT --
I often fool myself into believing that I have had a good night's rest. Lately I wake at least 2-3 times during the night. First I lay semi-awake, open my eyes and gaze into the darkness. . . . more
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June 30, 2007 10:51 AM EDT --
In 30 days I will turn 50 years old. Many people I have spoken to regarding turning 50 have said that it was one of the hardest ages for them to get a grip on. What is age? Why do people . . . more
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January 02, 2007 10:56 AM EST --
Some great quotes by the brilliant, Nobel prize-winning author.
When I write, I don't translate for white readers.... Dostoevski wrote for a Russian audience, but we're able to read him. . . . more
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January 26, 2007 02:05 PM EST --
Recently, a spate of “you hurt my feelings, so I’m going to leave” articles have appeared here, instantly followed by long comment . . . more
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