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SPINS AND SPIRALS

February 24, 2006 | by Natalie Caine | 3 Comments

I have been cheering and holding on as I watched the Olympics. I remember my daughter in the den with our quick
dinners and friends sitting on the floor.

In my empty nest now, I am inspired by the athlete

3 Responses

  1. Laura Laub says:
    March 8, 2006 at 12:00 am

    With all due respect for your “cause.”

    It is inappropriate as to where your links are on the intranet

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  2. PennyM says:
    March 11, 2006 at 12:00 am

    Thank you for this site and this blog entry. This one REALLY speaks to me!! I have just found your site. My 17 year old son (18 in 6 weeks) has moved out two weeks ago. He is living with his best friend in a house that the best friend’s father bought for them to live in and fix up and later sell. He just got a job, he wrapped up his senior year a few weeks ago. I went from having 5 or 6 teenage boys in my house every night, in and out, in and out, in and out, making a mess, eating everything in site, leaving dishes all over the house, etc, to …..complete and utter silence!! Now, I have PLENTY to do: I am an artist, I have nearly 300 movies in the house, many many friends (tho they all live about 25 miles away!)….I am still….stunned in the silence. I’m crying at random moments….all I have to do is talk about it….I am about to turn 40, too, the day before my son turns 18. It’s a big time for me!!! Well, at least he isn’t leaving the country for London as I did after my 18th birthday! Gosh, I think back, my poor mother!! This mother role is tough. I definitely acknowledge I need support right now. Thank you for your web site and your writings. I’ll be tuning in daily!!!!

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  3. Natalie Caine says:
    March 12, 2006 at 12:00 am

    Please educate me, Laura, as to where you have seen this site ? What did you see that is uncomfortable for you.

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