Mixed Blessings Blog

Family• Health

I Often Wonder (teen abortion)

This is the first in a new series entitled “I Often Wonder.” I will be exploring topics I find myself thinking about, and sharing…

Family

I Get It, Mom, I Finally Get It! -Grief Journey Continues

I lost my Mom nine years ago. I am still wading through the grief of her loss. After my dad passed away in 2021,…

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When You Lose Someone Everyone Hated, Grief Is More Difficult

When you lose someone who wasn’t well liked, it makes your grief journey so much more difficult. Let me try to explain. My dad…

Family

Grief, Guilt, and Loss-The Saga Continues

I’ve been kinda quiet, but I’m still here! Lots going on over here, family and life … you know how it is. Since my…

Health• Lifestyle

There’s Nothing Funny About The Titanic Submarine Tragedy

Five people are missing, and quite possibly deceased, so why all the jokes? There’s nothing funny about the Titanic Submarine tragedy. As I scan…

Family• Health• Uncategorized

The Reason For My Grief After Father’s Day

I am writing this as a therapeutic tool, for myself. If it also helps someone else, that would be amazing. The past few days…

Family• Health• Lifestyle• Uncategorized

Why is Russell Simmons Trending?!

Seeing everything going down with Russell Simmons, Kimora Lee (and their daughters) right now is so sad… and triggering. Anyone who has ever been…

Lifestyle

I’m Back! Let’s do this!

Guess what? I’m back! It’s been awhile since I’ve written anything. Covid changed so much in all our lives, and blogging took a backseat…

Food• Lifestyle• Recipes• Uncategorized

Spicy Jalapeño Grapefruit Vodka Martini

Cinco de Mayo is a couple days away, so I thought we’d spice things up a bit around here! Who wants to try a…

Entertainment• Family• Lifestyle

Cats On Thrift Store Chairs – A Photo Thread

I love a good bargain, and can spend hours in thrift stores. I also love cats. When I saw these photos in a group…

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It’s February 1, 2022, And I Can No Longer Tolerate Fake “Victims”

This post has been a long time coming, like hella long. I know I’m gonna piss off a few folks, and I’m ok with…

Lifestyle

Big Changes Coming In 2022, It’s About Time!

Happy New Year! Hello 2022! I, for one, am glad to be done with 2021. I thought 2020 was bad, but 2021 proved me…

Family

Mountain House Welcomes Inspirato by Richmond American Homes * Model Home Grand Opening Nov. 4th

November 2, 2017

Family• Travel

For The Love Of The Caribbean – Norwegian Cruise Line

October 31, 2017

Food

Foster Farms #FeedYourFandom San Francisco 49ers Giveaway!

October 25, 2017

Family

Grand Opening of Wayland Homes in Livermore Oct 21st 11am-3pm

October 18, 2017

Health

Battle Of The Bulge, The Series-Fighting For A Healthier Me

October 1, 2017

Family

Processing Loss: In Memory of Amanda

September 16, 2017

Family• Food

Freezer to Table in Under 30 Minutes? Thanks Foster Farms!

September 11, 2017

Family• Health• Social Good

Hyundai Hope On Wheels-Helping Kids Fight Cancer

September 8, 2017

Lifestyle• Movies

Unleashed the Movie GIVEAWAY

September 3, 2017

Education• Tech

Internet Essentials-Helping Comcast Bridge the Digital Divide, So No One Gets Left Behind

August 24, 2017

Family• Lifestyle

Have the Best Solar Eclipse Road Trip with these Tips

August 20, 2017

Food• Recipes

Yummy Cheesecake Recipes You Must Try

July 30, 2017

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