Author Archives: mingming56
Lesson
Many years ago my only brother was killed in an automobile accident. No one really ever thinks it could happen to them and I always assumed my family was immune to such tragedy. It was always someone else. Life has … Continue reading
Ah Cuba
I am here recovering. I am in the Florida home of my parents sitting in a knee high cast. For those of you who follow this blog, I am frequently in Cuba. My last visit I got the chance to … Continue reading
A little love goes a long ways
Life has a way of taking us on a wild ride. Forrest Gump once said “life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.” So many of us start out with good intentions … Continue reading
Posted in anger, bravery, change, independance, Kindness, love, self care, Uncategorized
Tagged ego, narcissism
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The look of Love
Relationships are a strange entity. We marry and assume it is for the long haul without realizing life changes on a dime. I watch an older couple sitting across from one another barely speaking. Their actions are of those who … Continue reading
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Tagged conformity, dysfunction, love, marriage, relationship
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Navigating the sharp teeth of change
I sit here this early morn contemplating my existence and my future. It has been a constant partner in my mind now since my long term marriage landed in the state of separation. I am here in my childhood town … Continue reading
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Tagged change, grief, growth, relationship, society, turmoil
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Where are you?
Well it’s been a moment. Finally back in the country sitting here at my old laptop thinking about relationship. To be specific I am thinking of marriage. I sit here tonight on the cusp of divorce after a very long … Continue reading
Posted in bravery, change, Fear, grief loss, independance, love, Uncategorized, women
Tagged culture, Fear, Kindness, love, society, women
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A moment in time
Some years ago I got a call from my husband to tell me that one of my best friends had committed suicide. I had just spoken to her the previous night and could not believe the words that I was … Continue reading
Unglued
I am lying here at 430 am in a small apartment in NM. I am here on a 2 day get away to allow myself a little r and r and a get away from the crowded scene of folks … Continue reading
Is That My Glass Slipper
Once upon a time there was a young girl who believed in fairy tales. She was raised to believe that a dashing prince would ride into her life and sweep her off of her feet. He would adore everything about … Continue reading
Posted in change, childhood, community, Fear, independance, love
Tagged dream, prince, society
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into the light
As the year comes to an end, many are left wondering what 2020 has meant. What lessons did we come away with if any. There is no doubt it left its mark on the majority; be it through loss, isolation, … Continue reading
Posted in Fear, grief loss, independance, Kindness, Uncategorized
Tagged change, dark, light, new year
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A different terrain 