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Heartbreak is indeed heartbreaking

October 8, 2015 By: Debbie Smith10 Comments

In my darkest hours, I often retreat to the safety of my hall closet.  I suppose the tight walls in that pitch black space cradle me like my mother’s womb and I feel held again. Or maybe it’s because ... [ Read More ]

Anxiety, Pouty of One?

June 10, 2014 By: Debbie Smith5 Comments

My mom was in town for the last two weeks (God Bless her!) to play nurse while I recovered from my gutting. (OUCH!) For 24 hours straight, and 12 straight days, mom and I were together. That’s a ... [ Read More ]

I’m Happy, but not “Clap Along” Happy

May 22, 2014 By: Debbie Smith7 Comments

I was a cheerleader for seventeen years and a high school cheer coach for ten years. If there’s anything I know how to do, it’s to fake enthusiasm and smile through defeat (Like the three straight ... [ Read More ]

Cracker Jacks of Joy

January 5, 2014 By: Debbie Smith9 Comments

  If I have a mantra for 2014 it is this: WORDS MATTER. I lost one of my closest friends this week and now it has become her words that I want to hear. I want to hear Andrea say once again, ... [ Read More ]

Hope Still Floats

October 1, 2012 By: Debbie Smith5 Comments

Exactly two years ago, on October 1, 2010, I was rolled out of surgery and heard my doctor utter words that would change the course of my life forever. . . “It doesn’t look good...” What was ... [ Read More ]

An Open Letter to Myself

July 3, 2012 By: Debbie Smith4 Comments

There’s this funny thing about writing a “Dating & Relationship” advice column ~  it implies I’ve got this whole “relationship” thing nailed down (no pun intended). HA {insert laugh track here}.  ... [ Read More ]

Camshafted in Texas

August 17, 2011 By: Debbie Smith2 Comments

  “This is Texas.  Change your plates or move back,” read the Post-It© note that someone stuck on my side-mirror a few months ago.  “To hell with California,” it continued. “WAIT, WHAT?  Why ... [ Read More ]

Messin’ with Texas

January 27, 2011 By: Debbie Smith2 Comments

Wow, I have no idea how some girl named Debbie did all of Dallas when this one is just hoping to get a date in this state.   Truth is, I didn’t move to Texas to find a man.  I came to find fresh ... [ Read More ]

My life in nine minutes and thirty-seven seconds

October 25, 2010 By: Debbie3 Comments

When I enrolled in a local comedy class years ago, my desire was to learn in the class how to write comedically. I didn't. I did, however, have to perform ten minutes in front of a sold-out audience ... [ Read More ]

A one-eyed blog

July 23, 2010 By: Debbie Smith20 Comments

gouged eyelid

My stylist is always telling me that I'm a "Spring." That’s super! Until, of course, the warm tones in my cheeks begin to draw unnecessary attention to the chartreuse in my bruised and scabbed eyelid ... [ Read More ]

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About Debbie

Debbie J. Smith lives in Austin, Texas and is the published writer, stand-up comedian and former NFL cheerleader who lowered her bar so much she tripped on it.

Debbie welcomes you to subscribe (above) to her blog and marinate in the fresh perspective and the nuggets of funny she freely offers here. Read More…

My Most Recent Posts

  • The Shutdown March 15, 2020
  • Faith and Flapjacks July 2, 2018
  • And Then I Lost My Balance June 20, 2017
  • Fill These Empty Hands September 8, 2016
  • Raising Moments March 31, 2016

Featured Post

The Shutdown

As the world closes its doors to keep the coronavirus out of its crevices, my heart has only just begun to slowly open ... [ Read More ]

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