Posted on Oct 17th, 2009
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Jamilah
2004 was an important year for our family. We moved away from Kansas City, Missouri, where we had lived for more than twelve years, and where our three youngest children were born, to live in Worcester, Massachusetts. Over... More »
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These days it seems that I spend most of my time in the kitchen. I've had health problems recently related to nutrition and weight gain (I have a very hard time gaining weight) so cooking... More »
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Posted on Sep 15th, 2009
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Jamilah
When I worked full-time (plus) and my kids were younger this was my greatest fantasy. What I would like is a month without obligations, along with no worries about money and a month for my... More »
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Posted on Aug 15th, 2009
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Jamilah
I think it's an attempt to hold on to the past. Facing the passing of time can be scary. Our bodies age, slowing down and growing stiff. Our hair may turn gray and our faces... More »
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Posted on Jul 29th, 2009
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Jamilah
Many things; Mainly my fsmily and my writing.
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Posted on May 24th, 2009
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Jamilah
My days are fluid, and usually without a set schedule. On a good day, I write quite a bit. On a not as good day, my writing declines. I find other things to do, both... More »
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Posted on Apr 13th, 2009
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Jamilah
Read and write. Write and read. Take a trip once in a while. A road trip, of course. Actually, I quit my day job (teaching) so I could spend my time writing. The problem is... More »
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I don't reflect as much as I did when I was younger, but when I do it's usually at night and always when I'm alone. The last time was in Tampa, just about two weeks... More »
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My "alone" time. Being with friends is good and being with my family is fantastic, but I always need some time, every day, to be by myself. Often, such as during our recent family trip... More »
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Posted on Dec 20th, 2008
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Jamilah
When I was 21 and about to graduate from college I wanted to join Peace Corps, but at that time I couldn't meet their stricter physical health requirements. Now the requirements aren't as strigent and... More »
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