Tag: pain
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The Right Signature On The Bottom Line
I don’t sleep well when I have to get up early. I get panicky that I’ll sleep through the alarm, and anyone who’s depending on me to be responsible will be disappointed. Type A’s have it hard. Thursday I got out of bed at 3 a.m., not needing to leave the house till 5:30 to get Deb…
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Novocaine For The Heart
Two cavities in a six-year-old represent dental nightmares. Drilling, digging around, filling. And the numbing. Isley’s encounter with Dr. Mike went better than expected because he’s very good at deadening the pain. And he has a treasure chest that the kids get to choose a prize from when they’re done. What Isley wasn’t ready…
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The Best Laid Plans Aren’t Always The Best
She waited. For the right moment. A crowd was present. It could be indicative of what she expects in the future. Sloane Sibben entered the world after stubbornly staying put longer than the comfort level of her mom. No amount of labor would move that child from her warm space. They had to do a…
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Some Things Should Never Be Put In A Smoothie
I’m not a fan of a lot of greens. Some of them are just plain bitter. They might be good for me, but tolerating them as part of a meal is a little hard to stomach. Unless you put them in a blender with things I like. Fruit. Almond butter. Greek yogurt. Smoothies make a…
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We Need To See The Mess And Gore
I know she didn’t mean to do it. When my daughter Tiffany was six, she had a friend down the street who was able to encourage her dark side. My sensitive, tender-hearted daughter. Who cares deeply for people. Not so much this particular day. We have a spring-fed pond right behind our house. The kids have…
Tip of My Iceberg 