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what i saw in the mirror

New diet starts today.

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next to the monitor forever

“Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated … Continue reading

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what if?

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christmas with hugh

Because we celebrated Christmas a few days early to be with Sarge (who headed back to Alaska December 24th) we decided to go to the movies on Christmas Day. Yes, that movie! We are fans of the musical.  I have … Continue reading

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prayers for newtown

As Banjo Man said last night, “This is the saddest thing I’ve ever heard.” And then he asked, “How do parents recover from this?” And I said, “They don’t.  They just learn to keep breathing.” As a parent and grandparent, … 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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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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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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activating the pillow

Banjo Man has wanted a “My Pillow” for many months.  He’s seen it advertised on television and he’s heard Imus rave about it.  He wanted us both to get My Pillows, but I’ve been happy with my own pillow and … Continue reading

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no twinkies in heaven after all

Last winter’s post about Twinkies I heard on the radio today that folks were lining up outside of a local Hostess outlet store.  They wanted Twinkies.  They wanted to buy Twinkies and sell them on ebay.  There was talk about … Continue reading

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