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A Substitute for Positive Attitude

Posted on September 24, 2020 by aprilgarner1

I’m having a bad day of underemployment. Sometimes, I’m able to appreciate the extra time I have, the energy I can spend on my kids or hobbies, but ...

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Hammer Therapy

Posted on May 3, 2019 by aprilgarner1

When I was thirteen, my dad threw a hammer at me. Now before you go getting all shocked and jumping to conclusions, I should point out, he prefaced the throw wi...

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Sorry for the Inconvenience

Posted on October 17, 2018 by aprilgarner1

It’s been a long time since I felt this low. But such is the nature of the beast known as pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder. I can go along fine for six mo...

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It’s a Beautiful Day, F*&% Off

Posted on September 13, 2017 by aprilgarner1

I am sitting on my couch in a sports bra, a bathrobe with no tie, and running socks. How, you might ask, did such an ensemble occur? This morning, my alarm went...

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I Haven’t Written Lately Because Listicles

Posted on August 4, 2017 by aprilgarner1

It’s been a long time since I’ve written a blog post. My paying work picked up its pace over the past several months and the kids are out of school....

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A 2am Conversation with Jim Morrison

Posted on April 19, 2017 by aprilgarner1

I am awake. Suddenly, two hours into a night’s sleep. I was sleeping soundly, and then I am just awake. And can’t go back to sleep. Perhaps it’...

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LGBTQ – Get Comfortable

Posted on March 4, 2017 by aprilgarner1

I’ve got something to say, and I’m kind of angry about it, so, warning: this is a bit of a rant. Recently, I have had several interactions with folk...

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My Take on New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 3, 2017 by aprilgarner1

For years (okay, my entire life), I didn’t make New Year’s resolutions. I’d vaguely entertain the idea, maybe write something down, but it was...

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Being Dr. Jekyll and Mama Hyde sucks — for everyone

Posted on December 13, 2016 by aprilgarner1

The following is from  drawing hard.com (December 11, 2016.) The text and drawings so accurately describe what it’s like to have premenstrual dysphoric di...

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Why I Write

Posted on November 30, 2016 by aprilgarner1

The other day, someone asked me what I was qualified to write about. I thought and came up with a very long list. Sure, I have my favorites, but, because I̵...

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