shelly R

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The Basics

Location: Indiana
Gender:

female
Birthday:

January 23, 1958
Sexual Orientation:

straight
Relationship Status:

married
Children:

I have children
(Teenagers)

Profile updated: Nov 22, 2009
Last signed in: Nov 24, 2009
Member since: Feb 09, 2009

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shelly The little things in life determine the big things

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What I am thankful for this Thanksgiving

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1) My two sons. They have given me so much joy and love and I'm so thankful that I have such close relationships with them 2) My nephew, (who we raised as our son) his wife and their son-----I . . . more

Caramel Walnut Pie

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My Son!!!!!

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I have the sweetest kid on the planet!

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shelly replied to a comment by Sandra H. on What I am thankful for this Thanksgiving 8:50AM EST

"Thank you, Sandra. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!" more

shelly was pinged by Robert - just a simple man - B. 7:42AM EST

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About Me

People say I'm:

Selfless, generous, kind, sensitive (I wear my heart on my sleeve, most definitely), passionate (maybe the natural redhead in me?!), strong, family-oriented, loyal, a great friend, funny and have a positive attitude. My friends say that I am pretty inside AND out~to me this is a wonderful compliment for inner beauty is what counts
Describe Yourself:

Heading into a new chapter in my life. Mother to two boys; my oldest turns 21 in Dec., and my youngest will graduate HS early (with credits) this Spring. Struggling with the concept of an empty nest as I've been a SAHM for 20 yrs. I am currently seeking employment and finding the job mkt. challenging to say the least! ***Oh, and though my profile says MARRIED....I am actually legally separated but there was not a category for that.
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Interests

Favorite Music, Artists, Genres:

Country music, jazz (Boney James!), blues, pop...just about everything but classic and rap!
Favorite Books, Writers, Genres:

"Kite Runner", "A Thousand Splendid Suns", "The Last Lecture", "The Five Love Languages", "Tuesdays With Morrie"
Favorite Movies, Actors, Genres:

Mama Mia! was good, even though I typically cannot STAND musicals....."The Boy in the Striped Pajamas", "The Courage of Irene Sendler", The Kite Runner", "Defiance"
Favorite TV Shows, Actors:

Grey's Anatomy, Dancing With The Stars (though I'm not watching this season--just kinda missed it), Food Network, Extreme Home Makeover
Favorite Places:

Canada, been there 3x....Jamaica...The Grand Cayman Islands.....Paris, France
Interests and Activities:

I love cooking and watching cooking shows as well as reading cook books or magazines, reading in general, gardening, walking, bike riding, music concerts, outdoor festivals
Wish List:

True and everlasting LOVE, a partner to share life with

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Robert - just a simple man - B., Nov 24, 2009, 7:42AM EST

EXCHANGE OF HEARTS
©2009 Robert Burnham
[i wrote this earlier this year, waiting for someone to come along...]

Do I know you?
Not yet, but I will
We will walk through a park
Hand in Hand
Listen to the minstrel and
Laugh
At the ducks
While you feed them

We will become writers
Together, writing
Silly love songs, perfected
Prose
And Poems
We may even find
Our own
Novel among our words

You will rest in my arms
Your head
Nestled in my lap
Under a weeping willow
Biting, seductively on a
Grape
In that moment you will capture my heart

The sunset we watch
Will remind me
Of your effervescent
Beauty
Our eyes will meet
You’ll see deep within me
In that moment I will capture your heart

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Robert - just a simple man - B., Nov 24, 2009, 7:39AM EST

and.....

For Sale:
Wedding dress, size 8.
Worn once by mistake.

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Robert - just a simple man - B., Nov 24, 2009, 7:38AM EST

For You. Maybe it will get a grin.

"Yeah, my husband and I just split up. I finally faced the fact that we're incompatible. I'm a Virgo and he's an asshole."

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Robert - just a simple man - B., Nov 24, 2009, 7:37AM EST

Good Morning Pretty Lady !

Just played Shakira again.

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Q. What should you do if you see your ex-husband rolling around in pain on the ground?

A. Shoot him again

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Robert - just a simple man - B., Nov 23, 2009, 11:22PM EST

("The One") WOW. I even printed the lyrics. I guess the song more than answers my earlier question. Can a poet become speechless?

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Sandra H., Nov 23, 2009, 9:32PM EST

Stopping by from PIF!

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Robert - just a simple man - B., Nov 23, 2009, 12:17PM EST

Shakira, right, as soon as I get back here.

Have you thought of me today?

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Robert - just a simple man - B., Nov 23, 2009, 12:15PM EST

You make me typo alot. Hah, you're a typo-magnet. lol.

Be back in a few hours.....

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Robert - just a simple man - B., Nov 23, 2009, 12:14PM EST

Hey Baby-Doll, being productive today? I am on lunch but given the choice between eating and checking in on ytou; You're going to come out on top every time. Actually I ate on the way here (lol) - but still had to be sure to send you a huh, {{{HUGs}}}.

Now look, you got me smiling. And I love Rhianna.

MUAH!

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Rhonda M., Nov 23, 2009, 8:13AM EST

Comments are done for PIF..Have a wonderful Monday

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