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June 5, 2009 By Vicky 3 Comments

The reason I began this blog in the first place was my search to feel a little more normal and to, hopefully, help some other people feel normal as well. I’ve always felt that there is nothing more terrifying than believing I’m the only one thinking or feeling something. So… in an effort to bring […]

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An aside… or is it an above?

June 4, 2009 By Vicky 1 Comment

This isn’t a regular post. I just wanted to take a minute to send a BIG “thank you” to all of you who have been brave enough to weed through my blog. I call you brave because I know I am still learning how to edit and be concise… it’s a work in progress;) Thanks […]

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$2.25… Not bad for a cup of coffee and psychotherapy

June 2, 2009 By Vicky Leave a Comment

It’s a well-known fact among those who know me that I have a few addictions in my life. The first being sarcasm, the second is a series of young adult novels that will remain nameless, the third is coffee, (A quad shot venti americano with light cream and one raw sugar, to be exact. Even […]

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I Miss the “F Word”…

May 31, 2009 By Vicky 5 Comments

I’m sure that title sounds terrible to most people. I mean I’m a wife and mother for crying out loud. But since I am saying that I miss it, it must mean I don’t use it very often so hold off the calls to CPS. You see, I grew up in a “clean language home.” […]

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Ode to the Trader Joe’s Sample Lady

May 27, 2009 By Vicky Leave a Comment

Oh, Trader Joe’s Sample Lady…We have such a love-hate relationship,although I am certain you have no idea.The sweet smell of the culinary delights you createfill my mind and nostrils upon entering the storeYou make my shopping trips so much easier with your tasty treatsand colorful balloons for my children.The gooey softness of gnocchi bathed in […]

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Who’s On First?

May 25, 2009 By Vicky 2 Comments

As a stay at home mom my day is often filled with errands, chores and other things to keep our house running smoothly and, to be honest, pass the hours. Below is an excerpt from a typical day. Sometimes I think I’m in an old episode of Abbot and Costello. Cast:DS1: my oldest son, 5 […]

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Words

May 24, 2009 By Vicky 1 Comment

So a few months ago I lent my father a book. It was a novel- NOT my father’s usual reading material, but he was open to try something new. You see, my father is brilliant. I’m sure most daughters say that about their fathers, but in my case, it’s absolutely, 100% true. My father has […]

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May 21, 2009 By Vicky 1 Comment

So before I begin this blog, before I launch into my deep thoughts about life and snarky witticisms… let me set the record straight. I love my life. Not in the “I should be grateful–there-are-starving-people-in-Africa way”… I TRULY love my life. Here’s why… I go to bed every night and wake up every morning next […]

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