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Saturday, July 19, 2008

"Hey Doc, While Yer At It..."

There is nothing quite like being on call. When that pager goes off, you just have no idea what you're going to get. It could be something as simple as "My dog just ate a bottle of Lactaid pills. Is he going to die?" or as complicated as "One of my dogs ate a whole bottle of aspirin, and I don't... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

Innocence Lost

Sunlight pierces my eyes, coats my skin, lifts the heavy scent of summer to my face. The toad crouches in the bottom of the tin coffee can my mom had saved for just such a purpose. At four years of age, I don't know that the toad feels afraid, that he would like a place to hide. I see the texture of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 7, 2008

Hope

When neither one of us understood what I was saying what I was doing what I wanted Still, you held on. I told you to go I told you to stay Said that I needed you Said that I was better off alone. You agreed. I withdrew Stopped talking Stopped listening stopped feeling. You waited. I returned. I told... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 6, 2008

Let's Talk About Sex, Shall We?

I gotta say I'm gettin' damned tired of hearing people say that homosexuality is unnatural. You hang around mammals long enough, and you're going to see all sorts of "unnatural" sexual acts. I've been around 'em my whole life, and in my experience, most will mount anything that stands still long... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, June 27, 2008

What the f@#$ do they expect?!

Sorry, guys, but I've gotta blow off some steam. Anyone's who read me for a bit knows that I'm a martial arts fanatic. My whole family is in it; my nine-year-old acheived Black Belt level in November (he was 8 at the time); I got mine in April; my spouse is testing next month (and already has a Tae... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Kids say the darndest things!

My older son is a constant source of amazement for me. He is intelligent, compassionate, driven, and inquisitive. I've heard people say, "He's too young to understand," when they've overheard me answer one of his questions, but you'd be surprised at what kids are able to comprehend at a very young... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Another Karate Story...Sort of

My brother is one of my favorite people. He is sarcastic, funny, cynical, and tough as hell. He went through basic training, qualifying as expert marksman in everything except claymore mines. "Claymore mines?!" I asked, incredulous. "How can you even be a marksman with those? Don't you just bury... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 23, 2008

Calling Cards

On behalf of Purple Mermaid, and just because I've been thinking about doing this anyway: I LOVE getting calling cards. I know there are people reading my posts regularly, and you can't always leave a comment. Sometimes you just have nothing to say. I know some bloggers dislike calling cards; I... Sign in to see full entry.

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A bit of personal history...

Blogs and comments about suicide have got me thinking...This is something I don't normally talk about, but maybe it would be useful for people who have never experienced abuse or suicidal depression. Understanding breeds tolerance, if not compassion. Most of my life I've battled depression, feeling... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 19, 2008

Educating the Instructor: More Karate

I love karate. I thoroughly embrace the philosophy, and have the utmost respect for my instructor, who is young, somewhat naive, intuitive, an amazing teacher, and quite dangerous. He is also constantly fighting off advances, both male and female. However...I am old, eccentric, and surprisingly... Sign in to see full entry.

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Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, random drivel...what doesn't fit under "relationships" or "mature audience" will go here. I am ecclectic, diverse, often dark but can be humorous as well. I try to be open-minded, non-judgemental, and experimental. I'm also long-winded. LOL! Enjoy.

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