Category Archives: Single Parent

MIAGD: That Can of Potatoes

Posted on October 19, 2017 by

MIAGD: Make it a great day One of the most critical areas of being an adoptive parent is to help our damaged children begin, or continue with the healing process.  Sometimes, we never even make a dent in the can … Continue reading →

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Endings… and beginnings…

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

This is a rather strange place to be. As Flyer, my dog of nearly twelve years, continues the dying process, I know this chapter of Flyer and Me is coming to a close.  I am also pondering the fact that … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Family Life, Family Pets, Single Parent | 2 Comments

Just Another Week…

Posted on February 1, 2013 by

This has been a good week, but an ordinary one in many respects. A great week of lessons with six new students… Tons of reading and research Basic house cleaning items 63-degree weather one day, 22-degrees the next day a … Continue reading →

Posted in Acting, Broadway, Every day life, Human Race Theatre Company, Playwrighting, Sinclair Community College, Single Parent, The Haasienda, Theatre: College, Theatre: High School, Wright State University | Leave a comment

…The King Has Left The Building…

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

The pure, the bright, the beautiful that stirred our hearts in youth The impulses to wordless prayer The streams of love and truth The longing after something lost The spirit’s longing cry The striving after better hopes These things can … Continue reading →

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…Enter ANGELS, Stage-Right…

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

Since childhood I have always sensed energizing, protective, and unseen guiding presences in my life.  For several years a lovely lady visited me regularly during my sleep – or at least, what I thought was my sleep.  Today, at age … Continue reading →

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Final Blog Entry for 2011…

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” – Vince Lombardi Well, in 45 minutes the curtain will come down on 2011 and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogroll, Darin's Career, Eleanor Roosevelt, Every day life, Family Life, Family Pets, Friends, Inspiration, Music - Marching Band, Single Parent, The Haasienda | 3 Comments

My corner of the sky…

Posted on December 31, 2010 by

Everything has its season Everything has its time Show me a reason and I’ll soon show you a rhyme Cats fit on the windowsill Children fit in the snow Why do I feel I don’t fit in anywhere I go? … Continue reading →

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