Category Archives: Relationships

It’s Complicated: Trying To Be Human Without Getting All Tangled Up In Toxic Family Relations

Posted on June 5, 2015 by DMW

I think my family invented the “it’s complicated” relationship status. My mother’s side of the family is crazy. Like seriously insane, in some cases criminally insane, and at least half of the time violently insane. There are a few cousins … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Life, Relationships, Thoughts | Tagged "chosen family", "toxic relationships", abuse, being the bigger person, boundaries, crazy relatives, get well card, health, no contact, stroke | Leave a comment

My Surprise Mother’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2015 by DMW

I am all about family traditions, even though right now this family consists of only two people: me and my husband, Roy. I have done Easter egg hunts and hidden baskets, I have left stuffed animals for my husband on … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Love, Personal, Relationships | Tagged "mother at heart", "Mother's Day", "starting a family", "wanting kids", Fitbit, marriage, pets, present, surprise | Leave a comment

Have A Happy May Day: Someone Tried To Out-Sneak Me!

Posted on May 8, 2015 by DMW

May Day is a thing with me. I mean it might be corny, but I love leaving baskets of goodies for neighbors and friends on the first day of the month. I used to do this when I was younger, … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Holidays, home, Life, Personal, Relationships | Tagged "May Day", anonymous, flowers, may day basket, stealth, stealthy, surprise, traditions, treats, undercover | Leave a comment

Nebraska: A Drive-By Visit

Posted on April 14, 2015 by DMW

I haven’t been back to my home state of Nebraska since 2013. That wasn’t the plan, I mean true I am not crazy about Nebraska… All right, I hate the state. I mean the story I submitted to prospective graduate … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Personal, Relationships, travel | Tagged "best friends", "favorite restaurant", "road trip", candy, Easter, grandma, Nebraska, visit | Leave a comment

Visitors Are Coming!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by DMW

At the end of this week, we’re having houseguests. Normally, it wouldn’t be a big to-do. I mean we’d have the house clean, but it’s always pretty tidy, and for most people we don’t even dust off schedule, because nothing … Continue reading →