Tag: True Stories

Pluto Transit To My Sun: Raw, Real & Invigorating

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I eventually got comfortable with the soldier having this leg up on me. I realized, I needed him to recover my memories. The fact my sister and I was gone through a similar process, when we went to therapy, jointly, but separately, helped. If this soun…

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Excavating Elsa From Her Brain Death

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I’m struggling to write about my husband, because it’s not a usual situation.  I generally have excellent recall, as you can tell by my stories. This is not the case, when it comes to him. I’m afraid this is going to be hard for the c…

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Beginning In The Middle: Talking About Those Songs

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I introduced my husband on this blog, in 2006 or so.  I wrote about him extensively; like maybe 100 posts. I took most of those posts down, to appease google; a force is which barely relevant anymore. I know there is lot of encouragement / pressure to …

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Shack Man Questions: Black Sheep, Weaving Fantasy

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“I’m curious, do you think he was an unhealed black sheep of his family? Was there any hope for him, or were his wounds too deep? Also, did your radar ever go off early on about him, or was he just that skilled at weaving a fantasy of who he was …

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Shack Man: Wigging Out For Fun & Profit – The End

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Catch up here – Shack Man Chapter 47 – Wigging For Fun & Profit “Hello?” “Elsa, it’s, Shack. Do you have a minute so we can talk?” he asked. I felt sick and my heart started to pound. “Yes, what it?” I asked. “I know we’re going to close on t…

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Shack Man: My Sister Spins A Tale

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Catch up here – Shack Man Chapter 46 – My Sister Spins A Tale I called my sister about Shack’s brother’s revelations. “What did I tell you?” she said. “I told you, when he shot one, he shot all. Stupidest move I’ve ever seen in my life, and I mean that…

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Shack Man: Blubbering & Various Conversations

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Catch up here – Shack Man Chapter 45 – Blubbering & Various Conversations Shack went back to work on Monday. This is when it hit me and the crying began. Dee was the friend in closest proximity to me. I can’t tell you the heaving sobs she witnessed…

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Shack Man: Tucson & Back

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Chapter 42 – Tucson & Back I always like to go back to Tucson. I didn’t have a specific plan for this trip, other than to visit my sister. Shopping is always a thing with her. You realize we’ll be going to the stores where she tells my stories. I’m…

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Shack Man: Moving Ahead & Road Trip

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Catch up here – Shack Man Chapter 41 – Moving Ahead & Road Trip Shack’s routine had not changed. He was used to the long commute. He had more free time, because I picked up all the household work, but it was nowhere near enough to keep me occupied….

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Shack Man – Therapy

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Catch up here – Shack Man Chapter 40: Therapy A day or two later, I was heading to meet, Shack, at the therapist’s office. I’d calmed down some. I was in no way, optimistic, but I was open and very curious what he might have to say. I didn’t like that …

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