When I had a mothermy hair would cascadein curls of auburn perfectiona red velvet bow to accentuate the wave And I’d wear my bestnewly sewn frockwith lace at the neckand fishnet stockingsand patent Mary Janes And the girls giggling with delightwould skip hand-in-handto the school promand the boys shyly perchedagainst the back wall would wonderhow […]
Isolated and incapacitatedI am prohibited from partakingof the influx of information incessantly presented consequently cut offfrom prescribed expectationsdictating costuming and culture external expressions of acceptanceare sorely missing, suggestingan overall lack of self-worth. Interestingly inverse to such conclusionsis the sudden contentment that arisesfrom escaping the mayhem Internal relief overrides dictated performancesurrendering willingly to intrinsic motivationand renewed […]
One Woman's Quest II 
I love that idea of our lives constantly spiraling back, revisiting not only the hard times with new opportunities to do things differently, but also the good times to savor again. Kudos to you and your daughter.
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Thanks Deborah
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How wonderful, VJ! I like that we have a second chance at facing things with a new perspective.
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Life seems to give them to us. Thanks
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Most welcome.
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That’s good. I’m glad that the rift is being bridged. Hugs
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Thanks Sadje
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Glad to hear things are improving. I like this spiral idea even better than the circle of life one, because is suggests growth and new views on old patterns.
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Thanks Eilene. Yes to movement.
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I’m very glad you and your daughter are taking steps to rebuild your relationship.
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Me too, Liz. Me too
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Fascinating – so interesting that we sometimes get the chance to face things again. You say it beautifully – it can have a different face and new perspective. Glad you two are talking again!
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Thanks Wynne. Nothing matters more really.
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Good news.
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome
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This is good news! But a lot of work, too, I imagine.
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Yes. Mostly good though
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