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05/18/2012
Gooey Kisses and Gummy Smiles They posted my job description this week. Soon I will be some unknown name on an old found document that has no meaning anymore. Business will go on as usual. Sure some will miss me, but as time goes on, I will fade from their memories. More >>

Tags: Benefits of being a SAHM, Career, Job, Parenting, Read On-Air, SAHM stay-at-home mom, Social Issues, Stay-at-Home Mom
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05/18/2012
The Voice Within My granddaughter's friend was going into rehab for an eating disorder, so she wrote this. Obviously, I think it is wonderful. So much feeling. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - Family, Friendship, Friendships, Health, Relationships, Relatives, Religion
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05/18/2012
Choosing Wisely is Very Important I divorced my children's dad because he was a drug addict. I remarried a few years later. I did not know about you back then and I really wish I had. I know why you tell parents to not re-marry. More >>

Tags: Addiction, Bad Childhood - Good Life, Bad Childhood-Good Life, Divorce, Drug addiction, Health, Second marriage
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05/18/2012
Quote of the Week Armed Forces Day, above all, honors the dedicated individuals who wear the uniforms of their country....The task of each one is the task of all the Armed Forces: to protect the freedoms which underlie the greatness of America. More >>

Tags: Quote of the Week
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05/17/2012
Assumed to be being The Nanny?!?! ...A few weeks ago, I was pushing my youngest in the stroller to pick up her sister from school. While waiting, I watched and giggled as my toddler played on the playground. More >>

Tags: Benefits of being a SAHM, Parenting, Read On-Air, SAHM stay-at-home mom, Social Issues, Stay-at-Home Mom
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05/17/2012
Eating Humble Pie The last few weeks have been rough. I'm a teacher and students have early Spring Fever. This is a common occurrence: students getting restless when the weather warms up. More >>

Tags: Behavior, Budget, Employee, Gratitude, Honor, Job
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05/17/2012
Our Dinner Table Conversations Growing up we always had dinner as a family. It wasn't always easy. Dad worked four 10-hour shifts, an hour away, so his day started around 5:30 am and he often didn't get home until after 6pm. More >>

Tags: Divorce, Family/Relationships - Family, Finances, Relationships, Relatives
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05/16/2012
A Stay-at-Home Mommy is a Less Stressed Mommy I can't believe I haven't worked now for 14 years. I have three kids, ages 16, 14 and 4. I worked for the first 3 years of my first child's life. Yes, we had more money, but after taking the leap of faith of my quitting my job and still being able to make ends meet, we are so glad we did. More >>

Tags: Marriage, Parenting, Read On-Air, SAHM stay-at-home mom, Sex, Stay-at-Home Mom, Stress
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05/16/2012
I Didn't Choose Wisely, But I Got Lucky ... I married when I was 18 after dating my husband from the middle of my freshman year throughout the remainder of high-school. In hind-sight, I think I was clinging to him for stability. More >>

Tags: Divorce, Marriage
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05/16/2012
Divorce: Amputation and Declaration of War I did not choose wisely. It was a long distance engagement where I saw him once or twice a month until our wedding day. More >>

Tags: Divorce, Marriage
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