Smoky Haze

 

There are so many fires in our state right now, that where I live it's been hazy for the last couple days and you can smell the fire. So many homes destroyed, lives turned upside down. As much as I love Eastern Washington, I've always been discouraged about living there because of the fires that happen every year. You would think by now that people would be more careful when camping. I know that is not the only cause of many, but it is the cause of some. It's sad, we used to be known as the evergreen state. Now we are more like the charcoal state. Pray for those that are now homeless, and those that have lost loved ones and livestock. Those of us with lung issues, struggling to breathe could use a mention in prayers as well. Not to mention all the men and woman risking their own lives and working out there to put the fires out and save what they can. 90 degree heat on top of it doesn't help. If we ever needed a good hard rain, it's now. 

 If you are a camper please remember to pour water over your firepit before you leave. Make sure your garbage is picked up and help preserve, what's left of our Great Pacific Northwest. 

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The End of another Chapter

In the book of life, another chapter has come to an end officially. My divorce was final on Monday, just waiting for the papers now. It's been a long time coming, some folks thought it would never happen. Others felt it should have happened a long time ago. 

It's something I've wanted for quite a while, knowing that the 'relationship' was over. While we are still friends and there are no hard feelings over it, this divorce has been much better than the first one.

Some things are just not meant to be and probably never should have happened. What seemed like a good idea at the time, was quickly unfolded into a mistake that shouldn't have happened ever. 

While we started out as friends and roommates, we were never really a couple. I have a few regrets; nothing can change the past. I wish things would have been different, for my kid's sakes as well as my own. I did the best I could for them all obstacles considered. It's all good in any case. They are grown now and moving forward in their own lives and What's done is done. Time for everyone to move forward. 

I won't be looking for any new relationships. My life will be my own in the future. I will stick to the companionships of the dogs, cats and my horse. Sadly, neither marriage brought my heart much love or affection, so it's something I shall not really miss. It was never really there. I'm content with the love of my family and fur babies. 

There is a peace about it all now. My name is officially returning to my birth given name, I'm me, and not the extension of someone else anymore. No more walking on eggshells, no more compromising, no more being responsible for someone else or having to defend myself from another's accusations. 

Here's to a new chapter ~ To a new beginning ~ 

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