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Unexpected Gifts
I have been the recipient of several unexpected gifts this week, and it’s not even my birthday! The first came from my Bestie in Nevada, who sent me a set of the new, trending, semi-cured gel nail strips plus a UV light, via an Amazon package. I was skeptical at first that they were as… Read more
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Liberating the Clutter (or, ‘How NOT to eBay’)
I began an eBay business a few years ago and have bought and sold a lot since the beginning. “It will be fun,” my friend said. She lied. Well, not entirely. It has been fun, and I have had some ups and downs, but I have also learned a few things along the way. First,… Read more
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My Last First Date – July 3rd, 2015
Who knew that when my friend canceled our gold-panning trip with me at the last minute, that it would lead to my last first date, my last first kiss? My friend and I had been planning for a couple weeks to go pan for gold in the California foothills, but at the last minute, something… Read more
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Signs From God
Do you believe in signs? I certainly do; I’ve received too many to not believe in them. Those who question my faith or beliefs scoff at my descriptions; they tout “coincidence” or spout some other way to describe what I feel has been divine intervention. A canceled vacation, a closed door or blocked path, or… Read more
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Mother’s Day, 2025
Today is Mother’s Day. Is this a worldwide celebration or is it just a day Americans chose to honor their moms? My own mother has left this world, but her legacy lives on through the talents her genetics passed on to me and my own children. I am a lover of art, music, and words,… Read more
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Helping With An Estate Sale
I am helping friends with their estate sale this weekend, which will be today and tomorrow, with the final day being Sunday. Today was the first day, which history has shown to be totally crazy. People came in waves; we did well on this “perfect-weather-for-a-sale” Friday. We were all dragging by 3 p.m. and all… Read more
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