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I can’t sleep. I started writing this at 3 a.m. because I can’t sleep. I took an absence from Facebook and Prose Box to get perspective and allow myself a bit of a break. In some ways, it work...

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(I’ll be more active tomorrow with some stuff but on a different note) The “Preferred male height” according to a study of Dating Websites is 5‘10 to 6‘2. As someone who is 5‘7… and grew up with...

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As disappointed as I am in Trump’s win and as truly fearful as I am for people… there is something worse. At last count 8 trans-youth killed themselves yesterday because they interpreted Trump’s...

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Wanted to write something more personally today… but before I get there… Europe’s reaction to the election has been interesting. But I worry that it hasn’t been obvious enough for them. On a sc...

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Shock. I am in absolute shock. And around me there is celebration. The community where I live is celebrating the election of Trump. My father is celebrating that “godless liberals” didn’t gai...

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Donald Trump is winning presently. That is the ultimate proof that I should die. If only I was brave enough. I’m not. I have a miniscule modicum for hope. But ultimately I have no faith, no ...

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From 22 Words; discussing Color: My Favorite Color(s): Black: This dark shade conveys sensitivity and creativity. Lovers of this color also prefer to be in control. Red: You’re a mover and a sha...

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NoJoMo8 How would/do you feel if/about a remake of your favorite childhood movie/cartoon? This is all too real for me. My favorite cartoon shows when I was a kid? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles a...

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(1) LOADS of Bookmarks. I’m surprised. (2) Stupid bloody on-line job sites. Received several e-mails about businesses looking for Dog Walkers and Receptionists. These websites know that I hav...

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Written, not posted (until later) Write about something common that makes you wonder. I don’t wish to stir up the issue as contentiously as I have before; but something that truly brings me an al...

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Written, not posted (until later) If you were/are a farmer/gardener, what would you grow? An interesting question with too simple a response. I would have a garden for food and a garden for flow...

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Fingers crossed that today will be productive to a fault. Juvenile Court this morning. Difficult call to a Prosecutor in Illinois about Iowa Law making her case more difficult. Motion Response Cr...

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But first: Another fun day of waking up exhausted, super tired, super cold into a village cloaked with darkness. Bah! The good news is that when I got into work LinkedIn sent me an e-mail sayin...

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I stole this from a PB Friend. I would honestly give credit; but I feel like it would be inappropriate to advertise someone’s ‘Diary Space’ without their express permission. 1) Do you think kids...

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Before I start… I honestly mean it when I say I wish the world could live in harmony and peace. I know that sounds idealistic or “hippy dippy” but… the whole “everyone at each other’s throats” h...

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Two Des Moines Police Officers Ambushed and Slaughtered After this election, can we try to find common ground with other people? Is it possible to come together as communities and focus on suppo...

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Tell two lies and one truth, but make them so believable as to confuse your noters. (Lie or Truth 1) When I was a kid, probably around five years old, I met Tom Arnold at a Celebrate Iowa event. ...

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Wow… I never thought that I (of all people) would find a Halloween in a negative mood. Halloween is wonderful, typically. Parties, friends, costumes… all sorts of great things. None of that thi...

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Super glad it is Friday. I can already tell today is going to be (largely) a wasted day. It feels wrong to have such large chunks of time in a life so short be so completely meaningless. I antici...

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I called in late to work today. I woke up early, I planned on going in a few hours early and getting work done… and when I thought about it… it deflated me. Putting in all of this work… giving ...

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Court Day today. Bad day. I woke up this morning and the world was pitch black and rainy. I think that makes it out of my 206 days in Tiny Town… at least 134 have been dark, grey, and rainy. T...

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It is my sincere desire and hope that today will not be a noteworthy day. That I can survive today without any emotional meltdowns or Job Inspired Complete Bullshit. But… two things to throw ou...

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1- My contact at the Prosecuting Attorney’s Training Counsel said that (1) as to the ex-parte issue; provided I disclose the communication to the opposing attorney, that fixes everything… and (2...

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I woke up tired. Of course I did. Over the weekend, I saw friends and hung out with my family and that was good. Until I received a Voice Mail from an open Mental Health Case patient. RULES OF ...

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People like to tell me that my situation would be better if I had a better attitude. People like to tell me that my situation would be better if I complained less. People like to tell me that I a...

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