Category Archives: My Thoughts

A much needed getaway

19 Tuesday Jun 2018

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Hello, friends!

Hubby and I decided we needed to get away from the world for a bit, so we packed and off we went.  It was only overnight, but it was the best two days we’ve had in a long time.  I turned off the internet and put my writing aside.  Have patience with me as I catch up on all your wonderful comments!!

I’ll be sharing photos tomorrow, for Wordless Wednesday.  I hope you enjoy them!  Now it’s back to reality and writing, and running around, and writing, and and and…

Koi pond…so serene. Some of what we enjoyed the past two days ❤

See you soon!

Dorinda

Self-Doubt vs Self-Confidence – I could use some help

14 Monday May 2018

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It is after midnight, and as I sit here, mulling my progress in life, it hits me. I am exactly where I need to be right now. I never really saw myself as a writer. I always dabbled in everything else, but my writing, although many times I sneaked a write in my journal, was never taken seriously. My father-in-law, a published author, and English professor (may he rest in peace), once told me, after reading a story I had written, that I should be published. I laughed, secretly thinking he was nuts. Secretly, I was petrified!

Self-confidence, I’m not sure I know what that is. Oh, I know many people who have it. I am not one of them. Could this be why my WIP is sitting, waiting, growing old? Or is it me who is growing old? Maybe it’s both. This probably makes no sense to all of you who have put your works out there, to be read by hundreds, probably thousands. I don’t know about you, but every time I click publish, my stomach drops. Questions pop on a consistent basis. Will they like it? Will they hate it? Should I rewrite it? I really like this one, they’ll probably hate it. You get my drift.

So, the question remains, where do I find the self-confidence I need to complete the projects I set in front of me? I’d appreciate any and all feedback from anyone willing to lend some advice. Do you feel the way I do? Or am I just making myself crazy even thinking this way?

~ Dorinda ~

Another Curve Ball ~ The Adventures of Me

09 Monday Apr 2018

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52AE575B-2972-4876-87E3-7AC9D002A077.jpegYep, that’s my leg. After an ultrasound to make sure I didn’t have a blood clot, they wrapped me in a knee immobilizer, called in a prescription for an anti-inflammatory , told me to follow up with my ortho and sent me on my way.

A little back story.  I’ve already had two surgeries on this knee.  There is basically no cartilage left between the bones.  On a high note, I can predict when it will snow and rain.

I will be MIA for a bit.  I’ll try to get to comments when I can.

Have a great week ahead!

Inside the Pain ~ searching for understanding

02 Friday Mar 2018

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It sucks to live inside this pain
I wish it would go away
No clue as how tomorrow will be
I live with this, day to day

It’s silent, so you can’t see it
Trust me, it’s there, how I know!
Please understand what I’m saying
This is something I’ll never outgrow

There’s this fire that burns inside me
A fire that will never go out
It’s been 12 long years of questions
And I’m still not sure, what it’s about

Depression’s a very big part of it
It’s hard to be happy, you see
But I try my best to wear a smile
So people will see only me

I’ve often wondered why
God chose me to take on this fight
I’m sure he had a good reason
Though what it is, is not black and white

I battle each day to move forward
Trying hard not to let it get me down
Sleepless nights always follow me
The sandman, perhaps, has left town

I’m in no way looking for pity
It would never describe who I am
Just consider what lives inside of me
And for God’s sake, give a damn

Don’t go off, talking, behind my back
I’m not lazy, it hurts just to move
Think twice before you judge me
You see, to you, I have nothing to prove

Only to myself, do I answer
And to my Lord, who I endlessly trust
Take time to understand, I’m human, too
Being cruel just makes you unjust

I will continue to fight this battle
I refuse to throw down my sword
If I can make one person understand
That would be more than any reward

 

If you’ve read this far, I thank you!  The links below may better help you understand the silent diseases many of us live with.  All I’m asking is that you always remember to be kind to others.  We are all fighting our silent battles.

Transverse Myelitis
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis
Lupus
MS
Depression
Bipolar Disorder

©2018 Dorinda Duclos All Rights Reserved
Photo via Pixabay CC0

 

My Loves ~ Happy Valentine’s Day!!

14 Wednesday Feb 2018

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Two-thirds of the brightest lights in my world….my husband and my daughter.  Hard to get a pic of my son lol

Have a beautiful day, my friends!  Remember to love yourself!!

❤