May 6, 20228 min read

Please Rain On My Parade

Anyone who is in my personal circle of life knows that I am NOT a fan of: 1. being wet 2. being cold, and 3. gray sunless days Not only...

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angela mcconnell

Mar 9, 20226 min read

RED DOORS

I walked up to the red, worn, disheveled doors. I could see in my mind‘s eye what their splendor must have been back when they were new...

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angela mcconnell

Jan 10, 20216 min read

ONE

As I was sitting in the Sam’s Club parking lot, 7 weeks before my mom passed away, shoving the cheese Danish in my mouth that had been...

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angela mcconnell

Oct 11, 20205 min read

Derailed

Here's what I've learned...traveling in the social media realm is a difficult space to exist in. Until I created the ONION PEEL, I was...

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angela mcconnell

Sep 12, 20205 min read

Ah, Daniel-San

I had just returned from a double whammy grocery tour. You know, where you hit the membership club for the staples and then the actual...

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angela mcconnell

Aug 31, 20205 min read

Catfish Fever

It's no secret that I'm single AF. I've even written about my lovelorn status in a previous post. But what you probably don't know is...

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A Sure Sign: Companion Blog To "I Saw The Sign"

angela mcconnell

Aug 9, 20203 min read

A Sure Sign: Companion Blog To "I Saw The Sign"

I was scared shitless. I was about to step out onto a road that no one would think I should be traveling. I could hear the disappointment...

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angela mcconnell

Jul 19, 20204 min read

The Road Less Traveled

I recently had an old college friend contact me out of the blue. It was truly wonderful to hear from her and catch up on everything that...

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angela mcconnell

Jun 29, 20201 min read

She'll Be Comin' Round The Mountain

Photo Accompaniment To Episode #16 Of The Onion Peel Podcast *Make sure to scroll to the bottom! And just to show that we made it out...

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angela mcconnell

Jun 13, 20205 min read

Our Justin Jeeper Journey

I love a good laugh. And the best kind of joke is the one with a twinge of irony in it; where the timing is so perfect it couldn't be...

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angela mcconnell

Apr 19, 20203 min read

Oh Where, Oh Where Can My Baby Be?

I woke up this morning earlier than normal. I had just had two dreams back to back about finding a new man. One dream focused on not...

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angela mcconnell

Mar 17, 20203 min read

Taste The Rainbow

Lately, I've been keenly aware of the exquisite beauty in every moment. It's as if my vision has been altered and I see brilliance...

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angela mcconnell

Feb 20, 20203 min read

Blog About My Dog

This is Barry Sanders. Also known as "B", "Boo", "BooBoos" and "BARRY SANDERS MCCONNELL" when he's escaping from the stadium or peeing on...

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angela mcconnell

Feb 3, 20203 min read

Me and Brer Rabbit

With the start of my new podcast I've recently had many wonderfully encouraging remarks bestowed upon me. And one of the most commented...

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angela mcconnell

Jan 25, 20203 min read

Thank You.

Thank you Don McConnell. Thank you for your incredible being. Thank you for the 17 wonderful years we had together - for the 5 amazing...

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angela mcconnell

Jan 9, 20203 min read

The Elephant Is Alive and Well

I'm pulling the elephant out of the closet and giving him a seat at the dinner table. So you better make room. It's something that I need...

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angela mcconnell

Dec 15, 20194 min read

Please....Shut the "F" Up.

Why do people always have to have answers? Can't it be enough to just sit with someone in their pain? To not have an answer as to why...

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