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Keeping the Spirit…My Parenting Blurb

Posted on February 24, 2018 by vivalovealways

My oldest son, whom I now refer to as the, “Man-child”, seems to be coming into his own. Truth be told, it has been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride raising him. Now, he is someone who I actually enjoy being … Continue reading →

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Winter is Yucky & Mama is Grumpy!

Posted on December 5, 2017 by vivalovealways

Seriously, its fricken freezing here! I am a lover of many things, although cold weather is not one of them! I would almost revert to saying I hate cold weather. That’s how much I despise winter. Around this time of … Continue reading →

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What an idiot!

Posted on December 2, 2017 by vivalovealways

One stupid maneuver of mine in a series of many…(insert face palm here) I came home from work yesterday feeling oddly, “punchy”. It was Friday and although I worked hard, we ladies in the office were conversing and laughing … Continue reading →

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The Gentle Bear & The Busy Bee

Posted on September 4, 2017 by vivalovealways

Being from New York and moving barely before my nineteenth birthday, clear across the country to a desert town, I eventually met my husband almost four years later. He introduced me to the norms of being a desert rat, as … Continue reading →

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Gandhi, Maslow and Me, Living it up Harmoniously…

Posted on August 3, 2017 by vivalovealways

~ Abraham Maslow My husband grew up within a normal family dynamic, full of unity, unconditional love and support. All his needs were met as a child and into adulthood. His family’s love never wavered. This is what should be … Continue reading →

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Catching Them All…

Posted on August 3, 2017 by vivalovealways

My Sweet Husband… He really is a pretty great guy. Twenty-two years knowing him, tells me so. My husband, well, has two prominent personalities to him: Old Guy and Young Dude. Of course, I prefer Young Dude. Young Dude is … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, my son…

Posted on August 3, 2017 by vivalovealways

My eldest son recently graduated high school this past year. During the celebration, I read this letter to him, in front of all our party guests. The result; a room full of tears and a kiss and hug of gratitude … Continue reading →

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The substance of things hoped for…

Posted on August 3, 2017 by vivalovealways

“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things unseen.” -Unknown Faith. A word we have all incorporated in at least some small aspect of our lives. A word that we put into practice … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Growth, Uncategorized | Tagged belief, blog, blogging, ethics, evidence, experiences, faith, gratitude, hope, inspiration, karma, Life, living, logic, martyr, opposition, perception, personal, positive thinking, seeking, selfish, trust, truth, world, writing | Leave a comment

My Rights to do the “Happy Dance”

Posted on May 7, 2016 by vivalovealways

It is mother’s day weekend and it is at this very moment I am choosing to hold down the couch, in spite of the countless things I must do today. It is raining nonstop outside. This is a good thing. … Continue reading →

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Hi! I’m not ignoring you, just busy…

Posted on February 23, 2015 by vivalovealways

My dear fellow bloggers… Oh how I’ve missed you! Basically, I’m just checking in to say hi all and offer an update on some happenings… Life has been abundantly overwhelming and chaotic. No fun for Viva means I’ve been tired … Continue reading →

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