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The Middle: Carrying Rocks… And My Brother… (Conversation Continued)

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Monday night I posted a fairly significant rant about (simply) kids today, parental involvement and the public schools (read here). I wrote it in response to several events recently that have rattled me. Honestly, nothing new had happened. Parties with … Continue reading →

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This Is Not Just a Tail, But a True Love Story

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

It’s impossible to explain to those who don’t know a good dog’s love, just how much they can mean to you. How they truly become a part of your family.  In some ways, I’ve been working on this in the gray … Continue reading →

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Things That Bump Me in the Night.

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

I don’t sleep well. It’s something I’ve been aware of for a very long time, but lately I see that it takes a real toll.  I have a friend who’s been pointing out the health benefits of good sleep, for … Continue reading →

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Fifty Shades of Humiliation… at Costco.

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

WARNING:  Kids, my kids (adopted or birthed), do not read this one! Do not read it. Trust me, it’s embarrassing enough without you thinking of fifty new ways that your mom is not who you thought she was. Best to … Continue reading →

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The Middle… Can’t Make This Stuff Up (but it can keep you up!)

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Last night, I was going to finally go to bed at a reasonable hour. I have a problem with that: I tend to be sleepy all day, but come alive late at night and want to stay up and write, … Continue reading →

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Riding the Funk Train.

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

I am in a funk. All day it felt like Thursday, on Friday. All day I struggled to feel at ease in my skin. It’s just a funk. That’s all there is to it. (Image from Forbes) I wrote two different … Continue reading →

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Ganstas, TMI and More, From The U.N.

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

Note to new readers:  Our family took in two foreign exchange students this year. Denmark is a 17 yr old girl. China is a 16 yr old boy. The U.S. is our 15 yr old son (Little Man). Israel, when home, is … Continue reading →

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How Do You Like Them Apples?

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

A big huge thank you to JeanDayFriday, who sent me the Good Apple Award, a WordPress award, in a tag-your-it post today. Jean’s got some hilarious stories to tell, so stop over and check her out. I am honored that … Continue reading →

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What Happens in Vegas…

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

… Comes out in soundbites only.  Even if you think you know what it means, or who said it, any explanations stay in Vegas. It’s worth noting, the trip got off to a “colorful” start, and stayed that way. Note: … Continue reading →

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Could I Have Been… A Love Story of Sorts, That’s Come Full Circle.

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

It’s been a few days; I’ve missed two posts. My brain was spinning and I just couldn’t write it down… until it just had to be written. This is how I move forward. <– As I wrote today, this rainbow … Continue reading →

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