Tag: Bible verses

I ran away from my husband, kids and job, and I'm not sorry

I’m exhausted. Between working 45-50 hours per week, taking classes for CEU’s to maintain my human resources certifications, making time for my husband and my kids, and a variety of other time sponges, I am spent. There’s nothing left in the tank to give. So, I ran away from my husband, kids and job, and... Read more »
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By Marie Larsen,
September 27, 2018 at 10:26 pm • 

Trichotillomania: Help at last!

Trichotillomania: Help at last!
Finally, finally, finally!! HELP AT LAST!! My oldest daughter, now sixteen years old, has struggled with trichotillomania since she was 7 years old. Trichotillomania (trich) is an impulse control disorder (ICD), body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB), where a person unconsciously pulls out his/her own hair, eyelashes and/or eyebrows. The first pediatrician said, “Don’t worry about it.... Read more »
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By Marie Larsen,
July 30, 2018 at 12:43 pm • 

Appreciation is everything

I really love being a writer, but writing takes time, effort and focus – all attributes that have been in short supply for me lately. Over the last five months, I’ve been working long hours and going to school. Now, I’m working long hours and studying for my certification tests in May.  What am I getting... Read more »
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By Marie Larsen,
April 16, 2018 at 11:15 am • 
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Holding her while she took her last breath was the best thing I could have done

It’s been a rough few months in our home, but last Friday was one of the most difficult days of my life. She was a baby when we brought her home. Big, beautiful brown eyes that glittered with mischief had me at first glance. She played hard, slept harder and was an absolute snuggle bug.... Read more »
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By Marie Larsen,
August 7, 2017 at 9:45 pm • 

Genealogy: My DNA test results shocked me

Genealogy: My DNA test results shocked me
With all of my grandparents gone, and with the passing of my maternal uncle over the summer, I know many of the stories I hoped to hear are lost for good. So, I did it. I purchased a DNA test from ancestry.com, the site with my family trees and where I do most of my... Read more »
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By Marie Larsen,
January 28, 2017 at 3:20 pm • 

Why I am thankful for the Plainfield woman in the silver Mercedes who nearly killed my husband

Why I am thankful for the Plainfield woman in the silver Mercedes who nearly killed my husband
First, I want to say that I adore my husband, and I do NOT want him dead. That being said, I am still thankful for the woman that nearly killed him yesterday, and this post will explain why. My husband is an avid angler. Translation? He loves to go fishing. We worked very hard most... Read more »
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By Marie Larsen,
November 20, 2016 at 9:23 am • 
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Why is the local Jewel grocery store selling tiny fried chicken?

Why is the local Jewel grocery store selling tiny fried chicken?
My husband does the shopping now that he’s retired, and I work full-time. We do most of our shopping at Aldi, but today was a Jewel run. In order for me to have a night off from cooking dinner, he “made dinner” and bought a fried chicken for $5.99. It’s normally, $6.99, but today is dollar-off... Read more »
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By Marie Larsen,
September 19, 2016 at 9:44 pm • 

The spider that caused screaming, running and a panic attack

The spider that caused screaming, running and a panic attack
Life around our house is never dull, but this particular August evening was especially memorable. As the newly appointed office manager at work, I work long hours, while my husband, now retired, takes care of the kids, the dogs and the house. However, we all like to eat, so I do the cooking. When I... Read more »
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By Marie Larsen,
September 15, 2016 at 10:41 pm • 

5 reasons why I hate Facebook

5 reasons why I hate Facebook
After seven years of using you, Facebook, I have come to the conclusion that I hate you. You are the reason I’ve struggled to write my blog over the last several weeks. With all your political clap-trap, social rants, perfect people/family posts, I’ve about reached my limit. Every time I open you, Facebook, I feel... Read more »
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By Marie Larsen,
July 6, 2016 at 10:44 pm • 
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Why I avoid breaking the rules

Why I avoid breaking the rules
Tonight is Blogapalooza here at ChicagoNow. We’re given a topic at 9 pm, and we have one hour to write, edit and click “publish”. Our topic tonight is: “Since rules are made to be broken, write about rules you routinely break or want to break” Nope, nope, nope. I confess to NOTHING. You see, I have... Read more »
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By Marie Larsen,
June 29, 2016 at 10:00 pm •