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Black Friday and Other Such Nonsense
I have a grocery and Christmas list, but today is not the day for me to venture out on a shopping expedition. I guess the retailers aren’t targeting me when they say, “You can save 50% if you buy it today,” because my response is, “I can save 100% if I don’t!” I’m not in… Read more
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Turkey Day Eve
I’m in a reflective mood today as I reminisce about Thanksgivings’ past. Tomorrow it will be Hubbin and me preparing our dinner side-by-side, sharing the load and the meal. Our kids and the grands live far away, as do the friends we left behind in Nevada when we moved, so there will be no extra… Read more
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Thanksgiving Traditions
My thoughts are flooded with childhood tradition memories this time of year, and growing up, there were so many. Finding the largest turkey that money could buy. Me wondering if it would even fit in the oven! The detested whole cranberry sauce that managed to make it to our table one year (the jellied cranberry… Read more
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Watching It Rain
Because I love watching the rain, it is difficult for me to get focused on tasks today. Rain is coming down and all I want to do is get my coffee cup and head out to the patio to watch it and ponder life. The people in the know say it is going to be… Read more
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Becoming a Minimalist
Ever see the 1986 David Bowie film, “Labyrinth”? There’s a scene in the movie where the Junk Lady is gathering and bringing Sarah’s favorite toys to her, sticking them to her body, and piling them up high. As the woman continues to bring Sarah’s favorite toys and memories to her, Sarah picks up the book… Read more
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Creating a Story Time
My family and friends think I should create a story time. Ever get the fear of the unknown? I’m there today. The “What if’s” are upon me, and the old voices of Negativity Past are sounding off. I’ve been published a few times now, but I still hear a teacher from seventh grade, in my… Read more
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