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The Appeal

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

I had news about my appeal the day after I was denied disability, but it has been difficult for me to write anything about this process, good or bad.  This rejection has really taken it’s toll on me and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Tuesdays With Tyler: Another Meeting With the School

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

In follow-up to our October meeting with the school, Grant and I again met with the child study team last week.  We have agreed to have Tyler evaluated.  This would include being evaluated for “academics”, speech, occupational, social and psychological. … Continue reading →

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Disability: Denied

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

After waiting nearly five months for a decision on my disability trial, in yesterday’s mail I received an “unfavorable” decision.  I don’t know how well I will write about this because in my heart I felt that I would get … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Christmas Ornaments

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. Prompt 1)  Have you decorated your Christmas tree?  Share a favorite Christmas ornament. I always feel a week behind during Christmastime!  My mother is coming in next week and we plan to get our … Continue reading →

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For Women With Curves: Win Some Fashion For the Holidays!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

This is the third time I am pleased to be working with the fine women from Fashion to Figure, a site that carries very trendy and fashionable clothes for the plus size woman at great prices! Wouldn’t it be nice to … Continue reading →

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Tuesdays With Tyler…And Santa!

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

Despite my worries about how I would be able to handle the normal rites of Christmas while being sick and in the middle of a bankruptcy, our trip to see Santa was a success!  I even got a handicapped parking … Continue reading →

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Chronically Stressed During the Holidays

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

Every December for me is always the same.  What should be the season to be jolly is looked upon as a season of dread, depression and the feeling that I am not living up to what is expected of me … Continue reading →

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The Advent Calendar That Will Probably Doom Me to Hell

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Inspired by Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop. Prompt 3.  The first day of December is upon us!  Describe an Advent calendar or a special way you count down days until Christmas (past or present).  Inspired by (Classy Chaos) For years, long … Continue reading →

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The SmartTalk Women’s Series: A Great Holiday Gift, Plus Contest and Discount!

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

(I am working with SmartTalk in exchange for the opportunity to see these speakers at no cost to me, and for promotional opportunities for my blog.  I am not being monetarily compensated.) If you are looking for a unique, unforgettable … Continue reading →

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Flannery O’Connor: A Woman With Lupus Who Accomplished Great Things

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

It is thanks to the comedian Norm MacDonald and his twitter bookclub @normsbookclub, that I for the past few months have been expanding my mind and reading things I would have never read before if it wasn’t for Norm and … Continue reading →

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