Looking Glass

Some may have guessed, my move on April 17 was a decision made due to a divorce. My second. (gasping is acceptable here.) I did not imagine, after my first marriage of 17 years,(with this relationship starting at my ripe, young age of 18, married at 20 and NOT because of being pregnant) and this second marriage of two years, (however, we were together for 8 1/2 years), that I would be sitting on my little balcony okay with my life. My children are supportive and only want me to be happy and sane. I have stayed in touch with many friends from the community I resided in for 34 years and they want only what works for me. My family does not know as they live out of area and I haven't figured out how to tell all of them. Remember the big family I've been reared in? My mother, a brother a niece and one sister in law are aware of my situation. Maybe I'll just let the news spread through the ole family grapevine.(smile) Tonight marked my first trip back to my community for a recre...

I am starting this blog simply because I have a lot of feelings, thoughts and questions given my changed life of 2010, as of April 17. I have always "tinkered" with writing and can generally explain my thoughts. Of course, the written thoughts or feelings include some misspelled words or punctuation errors, but, they are there and real...the thoughts AND punctuation mishaps. (smile here.) Sometimes input and insight from others can help bring clarity or a different viewpoint to thoughts and feelings. "Looking Glass" as the title of my blog, shows I am open to allowing other people to share their thoughts, feelings and similar stories in regards to my blog posts. My posts will be internal reflections as I look ahead to tomorrow and glance back at the past. First: I have, until recently, lived in two, small towns in the whole, wide world; Belfair, Washington & Austin, Minnesota. (That is, until April 17, 2010.) A sheltered life you may wonder? Possibly. A simp...