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Fall Home Tour

October 8, 2018 By Colleen 2 Comments

Fall-Mantel

Welcome to our Fall Home Tour! Well, maybe not the entire home, but where we spend the most time. I had such fun decorating this year, adding some burlap and teensy wired lights to the mix. Everything is either from the dollar store or Michael’s. Rather than telling you what I did and how, I […]

Filed Under: Home Decor, Just Saying, My Stuff, Seasonal Decorating

Depression and Anxiety, Chapter Four

December 8, 2017 By Colleen 1 Comment

depression-anxiety

This is the story of my personal journey through Depression and Anxiety. I’m writing for my own therapy as well as to maybe help others who have had or are experiencing similar issues. These are my opinions and feelings. To those of you who have sent positive thoughts, I can’t thank you enough. To read […]

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Losing a Pet – My Journey Through Depression and Anxiety

November 20, 2017 By Colleen 12 Comments

Losing-a-pet

Losing a pet is always hard but if you suffer with depression and/or anxiety, it’s particularly difficult.

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Depression and Anxiety, My Story – Chapter 2

June 7, 2017 By Colleen 9 Comments

Depression Anxiety

This is a continuation of my ongoing journey thru Depression & Anxiety. Chapter 1 is here. Thank you for your comments and sharing your own story. I had just moved in with Grandson’s family. God love ‘em. Family of five took me plus dog into their 3 br, ONE bath duplex. After living in a […]

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Depression and Anxiety, My Story – Chapter 1

May 31, 2017 By Colleen 16 Comments

Depression Anxiety

I’ve tried to write this so many times . . . and just gave up. I didn’t know where to start. Still don’t so I’m just going to spit out words until something makes some sense. But there is no sense to depression and anxiety. If you’ve suffered with either, you know what I mean. […]

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Celebrating Hubs’ Birthday

February 2, 2015 By Colleen 3 Comments

Marlon's Birthday

It’s been nearly 3 years since my hubs died, but my grandson & I still celebrate his birthday every year. This year was no exception.

Filed Under: Just Saying, My Hubs, My Stuff

Moving Forward

October 15, 2014 By Colleen 6 Comments

make your life

It’s been a week since my mother passed and I might be moving slowly but I am moving forward.

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Before The Parade Passes By

October 3, 2014 By Colleen 11 Comments

Mom-high-school

Another entry on my experience with my terminally ill mother, this one however brought an unexpected gift.

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