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Nov 20, 2009, 8:35 pm
I got two blog awards this week! I feel very thankful for both of them!
This one is from Renee at Mom of Opiate Addicted Son. Thinking about her, and so many of you, brings a tear to my eye. I ... Comment - Like
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Nov 20, 2009, 12:25 pm
I saw this on "Classic Rock" blog this morning:
gbarton / News / 20/11/2009 16:55pm Ronnie James Dio’s wife and manager, Wendy, has thanked ... Comment - Like
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Nov 20, 2009, 12:23 pm
Classic Rock » Blog Archive » Dio In Hospital: Is It Heart Trouble?
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Nov 20, 2009, 3:11 am
Here is a question:
Do you smoke?
Have you ever?
If so, how long ago?
If you are the parent of an addict - does your child smoke?
I have lots of stuff to share but it will have to wait till later.
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Nov 19, 2009, 8:55 pm
1. Are you typically attracted to blondes, brunettes or readheads?
2. Looking to the right of where you are sitting right now, describe what you see.
3. Do you have a nickname(s)?... Comment - Like
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Nov 19, 2009, 2:09 pm
After 89 days in jail, Keven is now at Phoenix House! He was happy to see us and I got about four warm hugs! It felt SO GOOD.
He seemed upbeat and glad to be there. We got to meet h... Comment - Like
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Nov 19, 2009, 10:56 am
Got a call from Allison at Phoenix House. She's on her way to pick Keven up at Lacy AND she invited me and my sis to meet them back at PH for the intake so we can see him for the first time ... Comment - Like
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Nov 18, 2009, 7:32 pm
Using the power of positive thinking and not allowing my mind to accept anything negative. I refuse to be a wreck - even though I feel on the verge of a breakdown. Tomorrow is it...the day... Comment - Like
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Nov 18, 2009, 7:01 pm
Oh my gosh - this is going to be one of the best, most entertaining episode(s) of Family Feud ever. I went to high school with these guys/gals, they are so FUN.
Back then and...
Now!
I ... Comment - Like
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Nov 17, 2009, 11:47 am
For some reason I felt compelled to write about this today over on my other blog, Writing From the Inside Out. Comment - Like
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Nov 17, 2009, 11:39 am
The Partnership for a Drug Free America has a great website. Its interactive, informative and important! The problem is, educating yourself and your child is not a guarantee that they won&... Comment - Like
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Nov 17, 2009, 12:31 am
Keven's Parole Officer called me tonight, I really like him. At first he started to say "you'll need to pick him up at 6:30 am get him to his doctors then bring him to Phoenix House...."... Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2009, 11:10 pm
Joe is a great guy, one of the few blog friends I actually go to meet IN PERSON. I love his review and enthusiastic about Bruce's concert this weekend :)
You can find Joe's very entertaining... Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2009, 5:16 pm
I am watching Oprah today because she has Sarah Palin as a guest and I want to find out what she's like when she's not campaigning.
So far its been on air for two minutes and I am already (st... Comment - Like
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Nov 16, 2009, 10:18 am
I knew I should not have tried to make a list of people yesterday!
Just to clarify, that list was of parents of addicts and addicts who regularly read my blog. I included in red "and all my lon... Comment - Like
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Nov 15, 2009, 3:02 pm
LOVE IT!
Do any of you remember this songby Dr. Hook? Its a fun one!
Well we are big rock singers, we've got golden fingers
And we're loved everywhere we go
We sing about beauty and w... Comment - Like
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Nov 15, 2009, 1:57 pm
It pretty dang awesome when connections are made through blogging. It means a lot to me knowing that people out there care about my son and me. I care about you too. And your kids, y... Comment - Like
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Nov 14, 2009, 9:00 pm
Today is Carrie's birthday!
From my first conversation with her several months ago I knew I was talking to an extremely intelligent, strong and FUN person. We met via one of my blogs and sh... Comment - Like
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Nov 14, 2009, 2:49 pm
Caitlin Crommett
This story from my local newspaper caught my eye and was too good not to share. This young woman (16) has started something called "Dream Catchers" in which she grants wishes t... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2009, 7:42 pm
Charlie at Bloggerythms was nice enough to point this out to me, looks interesting:
The Grateful Dead Archive documents the band's creative activity and influence in contemporary music history fr... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2009, 7:20 pm
Had a bad day. Don't even feel like talking about it. I'll just say this:
Statistically speaking Keven will relapse and this is just the beginning of many years in the cylce of dr... Comment - Like
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Nov 13, 2009, 2:00 am
1. Would you rather spend a week traveling by boat, train or automobile?
2. Do you have any specific memories of getting in trouble for something when you were a kid?
3. What type ... Comment - Like
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Nov 12, 2009, 10:10 pm
These words come from a former addict:
"Just as little comforts in jail (a letter, a snack, a visit) make something rather unbearable tolerable, little comforts in life can make addi... Comment - Like
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Nov 12, 2009, 1:17 pm
I got this info from Eat this, Not That.
I've lost some weight and have been exercising daily and eating better. Its AMAZING how much better you feel when you take care of yourself. I... Comment - Like
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Nov 12, 2009, 1:25 am
Ok, I am not making this question up to get a lot of comments or raise yet another controversial topic...I really want to know and I will tell you why later.
Here is a link to give you an idea of the... Comment - Like
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Nov 12, 2009, 1:18 am
Last year, Dec. 18 to be exact, was the beginning of the realization that my son had a serious drug problem. I think its a good thing that we can't foresee our future because if I would have... Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2009, 12:17 pm
I just talked to Ph. House and they are placing keven on November 19th!! Its still over a week away and he's getting very anxious/upset again, so hopefully it will help him to have a firm da... Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2009, 2:00 am
Every year I think I mention that I am proud to say my father served in WWII. He was the same age then as my son is now. I can't imagine the terror of what he saw and what he had to do... Comment - Like
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Nov 11, 2009, 12:14 am
I heard that the coyote population in our area has been growing. As I type this I can hear a pack of them howling LOUDLY from across a major highway from me near a "wilderness trail". It s... Comment - Like
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Nov 10, 2009, 7:24 pm
Its been interesting watching Keven's social life over the last year. Before his addiction he was very popular, had a wonderful girlfriend, was constantly invited to the movies, parties, wha... Comment - Like
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Nov 10, 2009, 1:51 pm
I can't believe its been SIX MONTHS. I have depleted my life savings, borrowed from family and - thankfully made enough money via two friends who hired me, to get to where I am right now.&nb... Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2009, 7:22 pm
No offense to Joe Perry, and the other guys....but imo, Steven Tyler IS Aersosmith.
Here's the article from Live Daily Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2009, 3:02 pm
Last night someone I knew from years ago got a hold of me on IM. We had some small talk and I told him about my recent relationship/break-up. His first question was "was he a Christian?"&n... Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2009, 11:11 am
Keven's been incarcerated for 82 days. I like to look at it as "82 days clean and sober". I wonder if he would have got this far if he weren't in jail. I honestly doubt it.&n... Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2009, 10:27 am
"Sky Arts pays tribute to Pink Floyds iconic Dark Side of the Moon album cover, recreating the acclaimed artwork over Primrose Hill, London, yesterday to celebrate the screening of Pulse: Dark Side Of... Comment - Like
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Nov 9, 2009, 12:57 am
What are your thoughts on this historical event? Do you remember the news coverage? I remember thinking it seemed to good to be true...but it was the beginning of so many changes tha... Comment - Like
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Nov 7, 2009, 9:42 pm
I just got home from watching this movie. Before I share my thoughts, I'm aware that not everyone likes Michael and as always you are free to share your opinion here.
I'll keep this sho... Comment - Like
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Nov 6, 2009, 10:57 pm
MUST READ article by our fellow blogger, Ron Grover aka as "Dad" from "An Addict in Our Son's Bedroom". In fact the entire blog is important to read, and a few other friends have articles there to... Comment - Like
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Nov 6, 2009, 10:47 pm
I've had a lifelong fascination with tattoos. My 7 uncles had them on their forearms as symbols of being in WWII (my dad was in the war also, but no ink).
I tried getting my first tattoo at... Comment - Like
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Nov 6, 2009, 10:44 pm
I've seen this about three times but it never gets old. Right now Pearl Jam is doing "Love Rain on Me" and "Can You See the Real Me". Is it Rain or Reign? Too lazy to look it up ... Comment - Like
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