Author Archives: DMW
I Remember
Do you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? I do. I just arrived in my World History class second period – it was my senior year of high school. I was confused as to why the TV was … Continue reading
Posted in community, Crime, Current Events, Events, History, News, Thoughts
Tagged 9/11, anniversary, emotional proximity, terror attack, terrorism, tragedy
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Labor Day 2016
I had big plans this Labor Day… 1. DO NOT MAKE ANY PLANS. 2. Do nothing. 3. Try to avoid leaving the house. 4. Sleep in. 5. Write if you can, but don’t pressure yourself. 6. Animal cuddles. 7. Grill … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Family, Holidays, home, Life
Tagged "day off", "Labor Day", Long weekend, no plans, relaxation, sleep, staycation
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Just SLEEP Already
I’m tired. Not tired as in stressed or overworked or had a late night yesterday, no I’m tired as in seriously sleep deprived going on six weeks. What counts as seriously sleep deprived? Four to six hours every night for … Continue reading
Posted in Health, home, Journal, Life, Medical, Personal, Thoughts
Tagged all nighters, exhausted, funk, insomnia, sleep, sleep deprivation, tired
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The Longest (Nebraska) Trip
Almost two weeks ago my husband, Roy, and I set out for a nine-day trip in my hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. I was kind of torn going back. On the one hand I looked forward to seeing some of my … Continue reading
Posted in Family, home, Personal, Relationships, travel
Tagged "best friends", "favorite restaurant", "road trip", birthday, brother, exhausted, getting older, grandma, Nebraska, PTSD, reconnecting, siblings, sister, triggers, visit
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Turning 32
I turn 32 on Thursday. I turn 32 on Thursday. Sorry, I’m just trying to let it sink in. I turn 32 on Thursday. This… has me feeling a mixed bag of confusing and overly complicated emotions. Disappointed. Proud. Anxious. … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Family, Health, Journal, Life, Opinion, Personal, Thoughts
Tagged "birthday curse", "midlife crisis", anxiety, Anxious, be kind, being true to oneself, birthday, choices, Depressed, Disappointed, doubt, goals, Hopeful, Proud, reevaluating
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