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Dancing Box
My grandmother had a music box that had birds on it. While the music played, they would move across the glass mirror they were on. No clue where it is now. I wish I had it. 😟 ~ J. Lyst Continue reading
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BD – My Granddad
My grandfather did many things for me. He was always with me. He used to carry me around on his shoulders. He would send me and my grandma on vacations. He took us out to eat. My granddad and grandma raised me. My parents had barely any involvement at all. I was encouraged to work Continue reading
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Nyet
No one in my immediate family does anything for the holidays. Well… nothing much except for sleeping. Does sleeping count? ~J. Lyst Continue reading
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Uncertain
I haven’t voluntarily had a meal with my family in years. Everyone is off doing their own things. ~J. Lyst Continue reading
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Letters To My Mom – We All Cope Different Ways
Hey, There are so many things I wanted to say. I do say some of it now, but it’s all in my head and to myself. I still miss you so much. And talking to myself… it’s not the same as talking to you. I know what the real state of the dead is… that Continue reading
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My Mother’s Name Was Donna
You know… I was just talking about this in the car with a friend today. Years ago, I did an interview of my mom for an assignment. When I mentioned to my aunt that I was going to interview my mom, she asked: “Why her? I’m smarter than her!” My response? “While you just might Continue reading
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Say It, Say It… Softly
I try to tell myself that I’m not sensitive. I am. I try to tell myself that I’m doing the best for myself by burying myself in my writing. Inaccurate. I thought I’d just be relieved to finish my latest chapter of NtC. 53 pages later, I am not. In fact, I’m more stressed out Continue reading
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The Flavor Was Lacking
About $90. Now… I have no clue what it tasted like because I bought it for my family. From my dad’s reaction, he was super happy. He had so much food in his mouth, I was amazed he didn’t accidentally choke himself. He barely had any food for over a week and was running on Continue reading
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My Preciouses
I have an old licorice tin my grandma gave me. I didn’t like the licorice, but kept the tin. Inside, I keep some handwritten notes she had for me to be excused at school. I have a letter my granddad wrote in the 70s before his stroke. I think I have a picture of my Continue reading
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I Think I Saw This One Before…?
Gucci. Not because if the brand itself, but because I wore a pair of them as glasses from 2011 until late last year. Samsung. I’ve had several portable drives, flash drives and cellphones under this carrier. Western Digital. Have only had a problem with one haddrive I purchased with them. Creme of Nature. Never had Continue reading
Hey, Miss J! 