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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, In Your Backyard 2 days, 20 hours ago
The ice crashes into the glass, soon to be submerged with my thoughts. Drown it al […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, I Must Sing 2 weeks, 6 days ago
The blank page is intimidating. The hollow compliment is confusing. The echo of doubt is disturbing. How can we follow a path with obstacles or contempt? Jealousy, ego and loathing can block good in […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, And Then There Was Life 3 weeks, 3 days ago
You think when you’re 21 that you will live forever. Life seemed simple, as you did anything you wanted. If you gained a little weight, all you’d have to do is skip a meal or two and the pounds disa […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, Mom 3 weeks, 3 days ago
It was the first visit without Dad. They always came in a pair except now she’s “flying solo”. I wonder if she can navigate without him. Entering the room, she says a quick hello and rushes to the bathroom […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, Winter's End on the Lake 3 weeks, 3 days ago
The Lake in Winter (photo credit Eric Vickery)
The rough texture of the sun-soaked ice is deep shades of gray and white with small mounds of snow scattered, showing weeks of thawing, and freezing. T […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, Annulment 1 month ago
If it wasn’t bad enough surviving an abusive marriage, now I’m forced to recount it for others outside my circle of friends. This stuff is private and hurtful and sensitive. However, there it is in a list […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, A Walk in the Woods 1 month ago
The once buried autumn leaves were scattered throughout the trail, dried out from the last snow fall.
Scattered winter branches and twigs littered the path. Tree roots peeked through the leaves which could […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, Gut Feeling 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Staring into the darkness, I can make out some light coming from the sliders and the shadow of a tree. The moon is full, accenting the shadowy clouds with a glowing outline. I reposition myself to sleep, then o […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, Thoughts on Grief 3 months ago
I’m told it’s something you never get over. I’ve relied on advice, webinars, articles, and common knowledge to cope. Friends have been supportive through hugs and coffee. Daydreams come mostly at night when I’m […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, The Mask 3 months, 1 week ago
Slathering the grey cream all over my face, I give myself a facial that will turn green on contact. A goolie look I must admit. All to make my lines, sags and wrinkles disappear from this 59-year-old facade. Ca […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, A Little Box 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I feel foreign in my own house. My body feels like nothing is familiar. My mind is on everything and nothing at all. Opening the refrigerator, I take out a can of seltzer and slowly move to the table. My kn […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, Now We Wait 4 months ago
The sound of the oxygen machine was lulling me to sleep. My eyes were getting heavy, but I stayed focused. I laid on my side with my folded hands tucked under my chin and my knees bent resting next to his f […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, Death 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Death is an evil muse, an uninvited bitch, tearing our fragile heart out without a thought. Emotions can be like a roller coaster climbing to highs of comfort and acceptance, then down with the sweet memories that […]
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Keep writing.
To comfort you.
To comfort us.
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, Hard to Say Goodbye 6 months ago
You died on a Monday. I saw you that morning struggling to breath. I’m so thankful to have given you a kiss as you slept. The last kiss I would ever give you. Oh, how many times had we kissed and embra […]
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So touching.
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, Anything 6 months, 2 weeks ago
How come you ask nothing of me?
I say, “let me know if you need anything?”
Do you think that is just polite?
Is that empty to you? Am I not in some small way, a
part of your precious life? Am I over […]
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Jan H Hitchcock wrote a new post, Indulge Me 2 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Haunt me,
taunt me,
indulge me.Tease me,
appease me,
indulge me.Gratify me,
fortify me,
indulge me.Unleash the bonds of restriction,
let me yield to my suppressed desire,
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, Yesterday Today and Tomorrow 7 months ago
She was very knowledgeable about her business. Holding the ring, she pointed out the uniqueness of the setting as she rotated it in her fingers. The stones were exquisite as their brilliance would light up w […]
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Jan H Hitchcock wrote a new post, Indulge Me 7 months ago
Indulge
the bulge,
tempt me
with one more
piece of chocolate,
oh, chocolate.A tempered delight
of smooth meltaways,
or delectable crunchiness,
heavenly, nuts or not,
divinity combined with
a caramel […]-
Nice job. Welcome
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, A Day at the Beach 7 months, 1 week ago
We lugged all the beach gear from the trunk of the car, moving away from the hot concrete parking lot toward the sandy shore, a brilliant horizon of blue with white. Bright colored striped chairs, thirsty […]
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Jo McLaughlin wrote a new post, Come Home 7 months, 1 week ago
A familiar road can go unseen.
How many times have you
been there? Let your passing
slowly unfold its intentions.
Focus your eyes.Make notes, climb trees, recite
poems and stand tall. E […]
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