Author Archives: judisunshine

You. A Blog For My Aunt Francine.

Posted on June 28, 2024 by judisunshine

You knew me before I knew myself. The older sister of the mother who made me. You were always around and I always liked you ❤ You became my best friend in the Fall of 1988, when I met you … Continue reading →

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Or Maybe. Periods. And Courage.

Posted on May 21, 2024 by judisunshine

I posted something on Facebook about being possibly peri- or full on menopausal, and received the most thoughtful comments. And messages. I haven’t known how to revisit this blog. Thought of making others. Have made others. But this is my … Continue reading →

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Well, Now What?

Posted on May 21, 2024 by judisunshine

I started writing out of this like, block of space from my soul, nearly 20 years ago. I started because I wanted to be a Cindy Lubbock for late-night radio reasons, although I wanted to be Wendy because of her … Continue reading →

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Sunflowers and Snow

Posted on April 26, 2022 by judisunshine

I’d like to be my old self again, but I’m still trying to find it. Taylor Swift I wish I’d done everything on Earth with you. F. Scott Fitzgerald (Spoiler warning for the Open Water movies) I used to write … Continue reading →

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Gardens

Posted on February 12, 2021 by judisunshine

And that’s how I choose to remember it. ~Rilo Kiley I don’t remember why I picture my grandparents’ backyard, the way I do. There were tall rows of corn. His garden was beautiful. Even as a kid I related more … Continue reading →

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Cindy Lubbock’s Radio Show

Posted on August 31, 2020 by judisunshine

One day, I’ll write another blog about funny things again. But today and others haven’t been those days. And I miss writing. I started blogging in the first place because I wanted to be a voice in the night, like … Continue reading →

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Boxer Shorts

Posted on August 21, 2020 by judisunshine

It was a sunny day in 1993. My mom was sitting next to her mom on one of those bubbly pool chairs at Smuggler’s Notch in Vermont. She was horrified by my outfit. Do you remember that episode of “Major … Continue reading →

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Dead Bodies and Bloated Heads

Posted on June 12, 2020 by judisunshine

Do you know how many times I’ve thought of dying? Because there are so many. The first time I ever truly thought about killing myself was in the bathroom of my parents’ house back in 1997. I was 22. Then … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want To.

Posted on May 23, 2020 by judisunshine

One of my favorite scenes ever is from “Felicity’s” “The List.” After a year of pining for Ben and finally getting to be with him, she realizes how much of herself she’s been compromising, just to not “freak him out.” … Continue reading →

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Mixing Up the Routine

Posted on May 8, 2020 by judisunshine

One reason I love yoga is that it reminds me of cheerleading. Including a downside, which is how when I first try a routine, I can’t keep up and am like omg I’ll never get this, and everyone is smart … Continue reading →

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