Monthly Archives: January 2014

No, It’s Not That Place

Posted on January 30, 2014 by leighton

The enveloping comfort of the chair pulled at my eyelids and I slipped imperceptibly into sleep’s embrace. A moment later, I woke and looked around nervously. Why am I so tired, I thought. Wait, I know the answer to that. I’m tired because … Continue reading →

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The Context of Contacts

Posted on January 27, 2014 by leighton

I recently went through the contacts on my phone with the intention of getting the jump on a little virtual spring cleaning. I planned to shorten the list and remove the contacts I no longer needed. It did not go … Continue reading →

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Taking it Seriously

Posted on January 23, 2014 by leighton

The year 2010 is known in my family as the year Everything (no really everything with a capital “E” Everything, not just a few things or minor annoyances, but Everything, I’m talking major life altering events types of things everything, … Continue reading →

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The Tipping Point

Posted on January 21, 2014 by leighton

After my father died in early 2012, I struggled with how to honor his memory. Dad was a truly great man and I often feel at a loss to live up to his legacy. There were many things I wanted to try, but … Continue reading →

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Moments in Amazing Parenting

Posted on January 16, 2014 by leighton

I pride myself on being ready for most questions my kids might ask. I usually do OK, though it should’t be surprising that sometimes they catch me short and I tell them I have to get back with them with … Continue reading →

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One of Those Nights

Posted on January 13, 2014 by leighton

It took weeks, but we managed to plan the perfect night out with another couple. It involved driving into Kentucky to a restaurant everyone assured me was “just the best,” getting sitters so we could enjoy adult conversation, and finishing … Continue reading →

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Burning Ember

Posted on January 9, 2014 by leighton

Quick reminder: I change the names sometimes. You know, for reasons. It was my junior year of high school. In about a year, a group of college students would invite me to hang out with them and I would finally … Continue reading →

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