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About a week ago, I wrote about a guy I quickly fell for and had every intention of posting it. Unfortunately, things changed just as quickly. First of all, I cannot stress enough how instantly we clicked and how completely enamored we were with each other. Anyway, he got some news that he had to leave for a while because he’s in the military. As bad of a…

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Even though I’m a mother myself, I’ve always knows Mother’s Day to be focused around my mother and typically include the four F’s of Mother’s Day: faith, family, food and flowers. This Mother’s Day, however, will be a little different. My mom is on vacation and living up her retirement, rightfully so, but she won’t be around for actual Mother’s Day. My brother and I…

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It doesn't feel like it’s been almost 4 years since I was divorced, but I do feel like I've come a long way. Working on remodeling my interior during my transition was outrageously more difficult than Eva 2.0—The Exterior.…

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If you’ve read The Liberal Catholic: Part I, you’ll know that I’m on a search for a new religion. I began my search the same place as I do any other search: Google, of course. I did several searches pertaining to liberal religions and came…

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When I first started blogging, I did a search for do’s and don’ts. It was advised not to take any religious or political stands. However, I’m not a single parent expert or anything—I just blog about my life as a single parent. And I feel that some topics certainly affect me as a parent so sorry blogging advisers. I also want to make clear that I respect all…

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Many women seek a gay man as a BFF for several reason including, but not limited to: the security of male companionship without worrying about sexual advances, harmless flirting with no expectations, and total honesty to relationship insights. I have all of these BFF qualities with my friend, Jordan, except that he’s straight. Jordan and I met in college, where we…

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Last Sunday, I went to church alone for the first time in a long time. I usually like to go with Hana, but she was at her dad's. Since it was just me, I sat myself in the back of the church. During mass, a baby was being baptized, and I was a mere 10 feet away from witnessing this special moment. First, it got me thinking about when Hana was baptized. Then I…

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I just finished doing The Simple Woman's Daybook and it is posted here: http://auxilioabalto.us/et.al/blogweb/index.php?/archives/32-SIMPLE-WOMANs-DAYBOOK.html

It is a fun way to take stock of one's day and life, maybe, :-)  and a good way to find the beautiful from the ordinary. 

 

Thank you all and have a great day.

 

~Imelda

Mrs. Claus Knows Best



Hi Moms,



I love this quote by Mignon McLaughlin, "No matter how many Christmas presents you give your child, there's always that terrible moment when he's opened the very last one. That's when he expects you to say, 'Oh yes, I almost forgot,' and {you} take him out and show him the pony."



Now, here is my favorite Christmas tale about our kids when they were pre-school ages. The story is excerpted from my book… Continue

Project Supermom wants to wish all you supermoms, fans, and followers, as well as your families and loved ones, a wonderful Thanksgiving and successful shopping for Black Friday! May you find many a great bargain and enjoy the buzz of holiday shopping...but, most importantly, may you spend this week recounting all the many blessings you have and deserve in your life!

This time of the year, I always feel that it is a struggle to keep the focus on families and counting our blessings (opposed to what we want on our Xmas lists, who we're hosting for dinner,etc...)

This is something I'm trying at our house this year:

http://mamaneedsmaintenance.com/?p=158

What traditions and ideas do you have?…

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So my birthday came and it went and I got tons of beautiful "Happy Birthday" messages from friends on my facebook wall for like 3 whole days!! It was so cool. Also it helps for people to know what you really love. For me its Starbucks everything. From mugs, to gift cards to Christmas Ornaments, I'm into the Starbucks logo as much as my Sister in Law Shannon is into the Coke… Continue

Seems like no matter where I turn, I end up in the land of the triple digits.





Evolution of the glyph - 3 number by Wikipedia.



I wrote about the three flames of love back in April.



I… Continue

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I am not a religious person by no means. However, I do have faith and believe in God in my own little way. I would consider myself more ‘spiritual’ than anything else. I believe in Karma and also that things…

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Just a reminder as October is nearing an end. This is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Remember to do your self exam, schedule your mammogram and make an appointment for your clinical exam (Dr. exam).



This month, my blog http://www.azmomofmanyhats.blogspot.com has been dedicated to cancer awareness. I have shared my sister's cancer story - her battle with IBC, How you can go PINK, Cancer Hope, and Cancer Blessings. I shared information about IBC and posted resource links for… Continue

Cancer Blessings.....



At first glance, these two words don't fit together. They appear to be an oxymoron. How can cancer, something so horrible and devastating, be paired with such a lovely word as blessing? How can a word that brings on the feeling of mire and darkness sit next to a word of hope and light?



I would say that they do fit together. I know my sister Amy would.



Amy and I have been in almost daily contact since her diagnosis. Many of the days have… Continue