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a story from christmas past: the day the tags died
Once upon a time we adopted three orphaned children. That is the opening sentence of a great many of my stories. Anyway, back to this particular story… These three children, age 10 (girl), age 8 (boy) and age 6 (girl) … Continue reading
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sound of silence
Sorry to have been so quiet lately… I have a sore throat. No, really, I do. I went to a new dentist yesterday and I’ve had a sore throat ever since. Coincidence? Probably. The new dental building was state-of-the-art and … Continue reading
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another year older
When I turned 33, my friends gave me a party. After we finished drinking all of the champagne, they tied balloons around my neck and drove me home. This year I am going to behave myself.
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it you wait long enough…
This is one of a pair of glass star-shaped candlestick holders I discovered on my mantel this morning. I guess I should have stuck a tapered candle in it before taking the picture. These are actually really pretty in real … Continue reading
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dim the lights
I have no photo of our Thank-God-It’s-Artificial tree with its lights on to share with you. I haven’t put the lights on the tree yet. It is not a job I enjoy doing. In fact, it is a job that fills … Continue reading
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the thank-god-it’s-artificial christmas tree
All of you tree purists out there are moaning, “I could never have an artificial tree!!” Do not judge me so hastily, I beg you. I have gone to the mountain <insert sound of gospel music> and hiked through knee-high … Continue reading
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moonrise kingdom
For your Netflix queue: Filmed in Rhode Island, in our very own town! I think “quirky” and “charming” sum up this movie. The movie takes place in 1965, which makes it all the more entertaining. I owned this dress! Really, … Continue reading
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mouse cushion
I’m still dealing with sore thumbs, especially on the hand that operates the computer mouse, but this little bean bag wrist cushion is really comfy. If you want to check it out, click le petit cushion. I bought mine at Staples. … Continue reading
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dazed and confused
Yesterday I took Banjo Man to see an eye specialist (result: no surgery, all is well, Banjo Man is thrilled). We are at the stage of our lives now when we should not be let out of the house. I had … Continue reading
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where did all the little pumpkins go?
There is a reason I don’t work for a florist. Arranging flowers and creating centerpieces are skills that are way beyond me. But I saw a picture on a blog of a cake stand piled high with little pumpkins and … Continue reading
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is there any more pie? 