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Fearless

Much dread in this world, How will I ever progress? Fearless, I will win. © Susan Reed With so many things that can have the potential to hold us back from moving forward to where we want to be, we have to keep moving forward and become fearless. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoLR2-Ao91c Much love to you all and I… Continue reading Fearless

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Nerve

Eyes closed and I count to three, This fear will be the death of me. Fingers - one by one - clenched tight, Mustn't look at the source of fright.   Keep your eyes closed, stop breathing. At least, make it so your muscles are freezing. Say that over and over again, reminder to avoid… Continue reading Nerve

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Shakespeare’s Hamlet Reading

One of the pleasures that I enjoy is reading Shakespeare. Hamlet is a wonderful play about revenge, betrayal, and depression. For all of the flaws of the main character, the thing I love most is how human he is  portrayed because we all feel those things at some point of our lives. Some can hide… Continue reading Shakespeare’s Hamlet Reading

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“Time: A Harsh Mistress” Available

For the past eighteen years, I have wanted to do something that I thought would never happen. Until today. I wanted to give my mama a birthday present. February 19, 1996 was the last time I would ever be able to celebrate my mother's birthday with her. After that, I couldn't give her a gift.… Continue reading “Time: A Harsh Mistress” Available

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My Greatest Fear

You’re locked in a room with your greatest fear. Describe what’s in the room.   The door is ragged with a worn out knob. A knob that will not let me escape - no matter how bad I want to leave. I don't want to face what's behind me. I don't want to turn around. God, I… Continue reading My Greatest Fear

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Life and Choices: Its Just a Ride

A lot has happened in the last 7 years. I met the man that I was going to marry. Somehow, I knew I'd marry him when I met him. I made that decision to move in with him in September of 2005 thus ending my 6 years at Kroger. When I first moved here, I… Continue reading Life and Choices: Its Just a Ride