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    Behind the Music: Post-Divorce Triggers the Pit of Despair

    September 25, 2023 /No Comments

    Behind the music: Five songs that send me into the pit of despair. I'd blocked number one out so completely I had to look it up. It's still the worst one.

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    Ode To a Cat – Rebreaking My Heart

    September 24, 2023 /No Comments

    Ode to my cat. Grief is a heartless bitch, and she's come a knocking on my door again.

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    Welcome to the Shit Show – It’s Gonna Bring You Down

    September 16, 2023 /No Comments

    My mentee asked for my advice about his workplace situationship. He did the opposite of everything I said. I am not a soft landing. I am the rock upon which people crash.

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    The World is My Whatever is an Alternative to an Oyster

    June 21, 2023 /No Comments

    Seven countries on my bucket list, one strong opinion about oysters, and a brief detour through Shakespeare, fracking, and Pacific Rim. Also: I'm not making plans yet. That energy got wasted before.

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    Wish Me a Happy Father’s Day

    June 15, 2023 /No Comments

    I won't limit myself to one holiday. As a single parent I am going to celebrate all the holidays. I claim Father's Day for myself now.

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