Today marks one year since I woke up, preparing for one of the most difficult days of my 50 years, and saw the news a dear friend, Maria Mills Greenfield … Continue reading One Year Ago
Author: M Slighte
M Slighte received her first medical recommendation four days before being discharged without notice by her urologist, who had been prescribing fentanyl and Percocet to her for over seven years. The resulting trial into opioid withdrawals changed her life.
A Veterans Day Thank You
I want to talk about the many brave men and their families who make up the Veteran heritage that I have discovered during my genealogical inquiries. My grandfather, George Ronald … Continue reading A Veterans Day Thank You
Awareness
The day after my 51st birthday at 6:19 pm, I was sitting at my dining room table contemplating what I should make for dinner. I nearly jumped out of my … Continue reading Awareness
A Home of My Own
A couple of days ago I signed the first rental lease I have signed in over 15 years. I was handed the keys to a small one bedroom apartment in … Continue reading A Home of My Own
No Longer Unfinished
Thirty-one years ago I went to college. As I have previously written, I did not finish either that time or the time after that. When I had my community college … Continue reading No Longer Unfinished
Continuing My Education
For the last six months I struggled with the decision whether to continue into a graduate program or to be satisfied with the Bachelor of Arts that I will be … Continue reading Continuing My Education
Road Food Part 1: Smoothies
This last week and a half I have found myself in a wonderful hotel room that is more like an apartment, complete with a full kitchen. Even so, I have … Continue reading Road Food Part 1: Smoothies
A Woman’s Best Friends
Over seven years ago, I met a Staffordshire Terrier who changed my opinion about dogs. I had been afraid of large dogs (for no reason I can remember….but that isn’t … Continue reading A Woman’s Best Friends
Fighting the Permanent Solution
Every day is a fight. A fight for me against an urge to find a permanent solution for temporary problems. I am NOT alone in this fight. The number of … Continue reading Fighting the Permanent Solution
Get Thine A$$ Outta BED!
I have written many Facebook posts that started with the quote, “To Stand UP to LIVE you must first get thine ASS outta BED!” or something similar. Today felt exactly … Continue reading Get Thine A$$ Outta BED!
M.E. Slighte 