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As a divorced single mom to two boys. I have alot of responsibility in raising future men who will be strong yet kind and loving. At times I will discuss the issues that come up when one is in my situation. Often times they are funny but at times I find myself dealing with more serious situations. Boys are great but can get in so much trouble! I’ve heard girls can be even worse!

One thing I have learned in my life is that you can never give up. I use to when it was just me. I had no goals or any direction in my life. Having kids have changed all of that. When I feel like throwing in the towel I just remember that I have others to consider besides myself. I am greatful for that.

I work every day and have earned a reputation as a hard worker. Boy have times changed! I guess maturity does have its advantages. I am a private contractor for the time being and it is not possible to sandbag my work. It is either done or not. I don’t shuffle papers. I go to school for medical coding and will take my final class in September. I am doing great so far and have a B+(91) which is only 2 points from an A! I should have studied harder I suppose.

I tend to be sarcastic and my sense of humor is what I consider a bit twisted. I am sure most of you will get it. If you don’t have someone explain it to you. HA! Those of you who know me and have read my posts will know where I am coming from. I tell it as I see it. No real sugar coating here. I don’t expect it in return. The truth hurts but it will also set you free.

The last two weeks has been particularly difficult as I work outside in the lovely Tennessee heat. I have been mowing and weed eating this summer. I will be in a medical office by August. In the meantime I battle the bugs, heat and random homeless men who live in the woods on the property where I work. Fun times! I was in the Army so for the most part can take care of myself. Not to mention my CCW permit and my .38.

I am not from Tennessee. I am trapped here! Really! I am from South Dakota and but no desire to move back. I love to travel and moving from this state would not break my heart. But that being said I have lived is worse places…just can’t think of any at the moment…LOL Wait! I take that back. Kingman, AZ qualifies as the armpit of the southwest in my book. I only loved my horses while I was there. If you disagree with my charactization of Kingman then I guess you have family there. It is an interesting place for sure. I saw alot of it on horseback and that was the fun part for me. Boy do miss my horses!

I hope that my future blogs will make you laugh, ponder your own situations, recognize that we are in a big turning point in this country politically and will somehow make a difference for at least one of you. That is all I can ask for. I will be snarky so buckle up, it’s going to get bumpy at times!

As I come to the end of my first blog I would be remiss in not mentioning those in this world who have been there for me in my life, who have mentored me and those who have knocked me down in some of the cruelest of ways. The latter have been the most important in an odd way. They have made me stronger and more determined. They gave me the gift of cynicism. Something that this farm girl from South Dakota did not have. I left the farm thinking that people were all good. Was I ever wrong. They also have make me realize that not everyone is going to love you, like you, appreciate you or even toss you a tissue if you are bleeding in the street. They made me street wise without taking away the essence of who I have always been. Those who have been loving and kind have only reaffirmed my belief that there is good in most men and women. That it only takes a few bad apples to ruin a bunch. One has to learn to sort them out. The bright shiney ones are not always the best ones.

I hope that this collection of random thoughts makes sense and gets some of you thinking about those in your life who you consider friends. Friends are rare. Aquantenances are plenty. Even the dirty birds have a purpose and you have to learn from the experiences you gain from them.

I look forward to blogging though this is a whole new forum for me. I love to jump in feet first so here goes nothing!

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