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Follow through is thine enemy
It's been a couple years since I've shared any stories here. Lots of excuses for stepping away, but what really matters are the two good...
Susan Ray
1 day ago3 min read
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50s First Dates
I don't like dating, but I like being in a relationship, so dating is a necessary evil to get there. I have found that the feelings...
Susan Ray
May 9, 20233 min read
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Happy 2nd Divorciversary
Sunday marked two years since my divorce got the stamp of approval from a judge. Two years. I'm happy to report, it was just another day,...
Susan Ray
May 2, 20232 min read
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Tribute
The transport was late, having suffered a mechanical issue on the long journey from Tennessee. We were all anxious - excited to meet our...
Susan Ray
Apr 25, 20234 min read
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The Bad Influence
"I think she's a bad influence," my mother said to 15 year old me about my friend Amy C. This memory popped into my head over the weekend...
Susan Ray
Apr 18, 20234 min read
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Thank you, Derek Morgan
"As you’re giving it attention, you are now including the vibration of your desire in your current vibration. Your current vibration is...
Susan Ray
Apr 11, 20233 min read
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The Little Things...
One of my closest friends is going through a thing right now. Since I'm recovering from a broken heart too, we call upon each other...
Susan Ray
Apr 4, 20232 min read
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Soberest Breakup in History
I've always been a bit of a drinker. I enjoy the taste of beer and used to joke that I'd lose weight when beer stopped tasting good. I...
Susan Ray
Mar 28, 20233 min read
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I AM the Picture of Perfect Health
Nerds worldwide know March 10 as Mario Day, but this year, MAR 10 meant Kidney Day, a day I both love and hate in equal measure. Kidney...
Susan Ray
Mar 21, 20233 min read
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Independence
It is International Women's Day (March 8) when I write this post and today I am celebrating the women who have inspired me to be a better...
Susan Ray
Mar 14, 20233 min read
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Elusive Words & Sentiments
One of the biggest emotions I've had to deal with in the aftermath of my husband cheating is the absence of regret...not on my part, but...
Susan Ray
Mar 7, 20233 min read
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I am the Memory Keeper
Author note: when I drafted this, I was with my guy. Three days before the scheduled posting, we broke up. That's a story for another...
Susan Ray
Feb 28, 20234 min read
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It Started with Mascara
I don't get out much. Since I work from home, I roll out of bed, hit the loo, and stagger another 20 steps to my desk. I shower when I...
Susan Ray
Feb 21, 20233 min read
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Milestones and Memories
This week holds multiple anniversaries for me. I was discharged from the US Army on November 3, 1999. It was quite a couple days, let me...
Susan Ray
Nov 5, 20215 min read
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 800-273-8255
A bit of a dark topic this week because of a tragic event that happened last week. Suicide. Let me start by saying I have never been down...
Susan Ray
Aug 16, 20213 min read
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Spring Fling
Since I'm a romance author, I'm sure your mind jumped right to something spicy, but this story is actually about the darkness in my...
Susan Ray
Aug 10, 20212 min read
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People You May Know
Facebook thinks it is so wise, but it has offered some situations that I was not at all prepared to handle gracefully (learn from me, my...
Susan Ray
Aug 3, 20213 min read
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A Plan and a Budget
Divorce can throw a monkey wrench in your best laid plans. That happened to me, and I'm sure it has happened to many of you. I'm a...
Susan Ray
Jul 28, 20214 min read
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The Hardest Part of Being Single
When you've spent the past 25 years with someone, being on your own can pose some welcome and some seemingly insurmountable challenges....
Susan Ray
Jul 20, 20213 min read
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The BRIGHT Side of Divorce
I have a bit of a reputation around my house as being the 'Lights Off Czar': "Turn your bedroom light off!" "Did you turn your bedroom...
Susan Ray
Jul 13, 20213 min read
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