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Things I Never Thought I’d Say
I have been subbing (substitute teaching) for the local school district for about a month now, and these “Littles” keep it real! I’ve said things I never thought I would say, especially since I’m not around my own children and their littles any longer. There’s the ever-present “Use your indoor voices, please,” “No eating the… Read more
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Groundhog Day, the Cardinals are back!
It seems that this morning Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, and just as I was receiving this announcement, I happened to be opening up my house for the day, flinging open curtains and such. And guess what? Right outside my window, sitting on my fence, was the first cardinal I have seen this year! I… Read more
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Birthday Gifts and Other Randomness
So my friend did a thing. We had this conversation a couple months ago about the flooding that takes place in my back yard, EVERY time it rains, despite my efforts to channel the rainwater. I told her that I was thinking about embracing the large puddles, so she sent me a BUNCH of rubber… Read more
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Irons in the Fire
I think that would be a great title, but that’s what’s going on with me today. Writing, taking care of the ‘store’, working an outside/one day job, and of course, the ever-present household chores. I think I’ve learned to juggle rather well. I am in the midst of a western right now. I’ve hashed out… Read more
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Choosing the Storyline
I guess it’s going to take the flip of a coin or two. I’ve chosen today as a “writing” day, and now that I am at the place where I create the best, hot tea in hand, I’m trying to decide which of the storylines I want to work on. As I mull over each’s… Read more
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Year End Catch Up and New Year Thoughts
The year is winding down and I’m reaching out to my family and friends to see what their final-final thoughts and activities are for this year, and what they hope to accomplish in 2025. As I get ready to hang up with them, I tell them, jokingly, “Talk to you next year!” I myself am… Read more
