Author Archives: onesanevoice

Verbal Assault

Posted on December 26, 2008 by onesanevoice

Our family was invited to the wedding of Husband’s sister, who was set to remarry a lovely guy in another state.  Son was unavailable for the festivities, but Daughter pounced on the idea of a family gathering on her holiday … Continue reading →

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Behaving Like Tourists

Posted on December 22, 2008 by onesanevoice

I’ve been having finals again right before the holidays, and it’s stressful to the max because I’m so desperately trying to advance to the next level at school.  We also have a family wedding coming up in another state right … Continue reading →

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Center Stage

Posted on December 18, 2008 by onesanevoice

Boy, do I love Meryl Streep.  If I could come back in life as anybody, it just might be her.  Who else could star in two current movies as diverse as Mama Mia and Doubt?  In one, she plays the … Continue reading →

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Training Days

Posted on December 14, 2008 by onesanevoice

Last week, I was unloading groceries in my driveway and a car passed by with a woman and a teenage girl inside.  Even with the windows closed, I could tell the woman was saying, “Brakes!  Brakes!” as the teenage girl winced and … Continue reading →

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Pulp Friction

Posted on December 10, 2008 by onesanevoice

With age comes wisdom, and with that wisdom comes the knowledge that not everybody shares the same frame of reference I have.  My kids, for instance, along with most of my young classmates, don’t know what ‘orange juice from concentrate’ … Continue reading →

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Holla at your Mom

Posted on December 6, 2008 by onesanevoice

The following cell phone conversation took place on a weekday between me and one of my children whose identity will not be given to conceal his gender. OSV:  Hey, what’s up?  I’m on my way to class. OFFSPRING:  (croaky voice)  … Continue reading →

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The Meek Are Getting Ready

Posted on December 2, 2008 by onesanevoice

Husband and I went upstate the weekend after Thanksgiving, a three-hour drive we love to take.  On the way, we always pass a lot of churches and church signs, and one of them proclaimed the title message above.  I doubt … Continue reading →

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Days of Whine and Coffee

Posted on November 28, 2008 by onesanevoice

Back in 2006, when I was researching ways to begin writing this blog, I came across several sites I still visit to this day.  One of them is called STARBUCKSGOSSIP.COM, and it’s a website hosted by a former barista who posts … Continue reading →

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The Secret Weapon

Posted on November 24, 2008 by onesanevoice

I recently read the hot literary smash known as The Secret, which I’m aware has also been made into a film.  The message this book has to impart is three-fold and goes as follows: 1. Think positive thoughts and good things … Continue reading →

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Only the Turkey Gets Basted

Posted on November 20, 2008 by onesanevoice

In school yesterday, a bunch of us were talking about our plans for Thanksgiving, and when I got home I saw my friend Blondie had sent me an e-mail with a holiday gobble-giggle: A man in Jacksonville calls his son … Continue reading →

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