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christmas time is…here?
confession time: i loaded all my christmas music onto my ipod today. bad, bad me. i am trying to wait until the day after thanksgiving to get out the christmas decorations, but it’s so hard. i am the christmas girl. born in … Continue reading
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my favorite things
it’s the perfect day: cool, rainy, autumnally delicious. i am perfectly and utterly, incandescently happy. it’s been a productive, but relaxing day for me. earlier this morning, i went to the library and did some grocery shopping (including Trader Joe’s!), … Continue reading
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my tuesday: voting, dogs, and fun stuff.
i exercised my patriotic privilege today and voted. i feel that this election was the first time that i actually made an informed vote. i struggled so much this past year, trying to see from all sides. the decision i made … Continue reading
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another pleasant valley monday
election day tomorrow, and i am still struggling. arghhhh! in happier news, it is a simply gorgeous day. Indian summer. dogsitting has in no way ceased to be interesting. Beagle plays keep-away with my shoes (my KEENS!) and pees EVERYWHERE. Lab … Continue reading
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in the valley of the shadow of blog humiliation
when i first started this blog, visions of sugar plum fairies danced in my head. i expected greatness. rags to riches. my meager contribution turned the “hawt post” of the day. yeah right. i’ve become uninspired and more than a … Continue reading
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monday, etc.
today welcomed the first snow flurries of the season. i am thrilled! i was supposed to work job #2 tonight, but due to some fortuitious events, i have the evening off. i will spend it reading, crosswording, listening to the … Continue reading
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i chased joy
i chased joy today. i ran as fast as my little legs would go. the world is a cold wind on some days, and the asphalt has potholes. today was such a day. but i kept running. i saw it ahead. … Continue reading
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rainy days and fridays never get me down
it has been the most perfect day. i was absolutely delighted to wake up to a cold and rainy fall day. of course, it put my recycling center plan on hold for the day, but i rolled with it. i … Continue reading
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a lovely night
tonight i’m: …listening to the oh-so-sweet voice of Sam Cooke. no matter what kind of day i’ve had, Sam Cooke always makes me smile. …trying to take it one thing at a time this week. lots to do. …feeling cozy … Continue reading
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what on God’s green earth are you doing (to keep it green)?
check out The Green Bible, made with recycled paper and printed with soy-based ink. i think it’s very cool, but the last thing you should do is throw out your current Bible to get the new eco-friendly version. that would be … Continue reading
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rainy day woman (and misc.)
it’s raining and i am happy. i have a cup of smokey black coffee, just heard GREAT news (i’m an auntie again!), i slept quite well last night, and i have a lovely lunch packed- whole wheat pasta shells with … Continue reading
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untitled: my tuesday evening
a monotonous tuesday evening ahead of me. ho hum. what to do… right now i’m listening to the new Muse album “Showbiz”. it’s pretty good so far. i like to get CDs from the library before i buy them, … Continue reading
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One of those [amazing] days…
this day is just kicking my butt- in a good way. here are some highlights thus far: crunchy leaves on the ground iced passion tea lemonade (starbucks!) smiling people buying pumpkins @ kroger my new brown sweater (!) clean underwear! … Continue reading
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Buffets: Terrorizing America One Steam Table at a Time
if terrorists really want to destroy america they need look no further than the good ol’ american buffet. (or “barf-et”) buffets have always baffled me- people are willing to pay $10 a person to gorge themselves on an unlimited supply of … Continue reading
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saturday lackadaisicalness
i have been dragging all day…probably the overcast sky has had to something to do with it. i ate, finished a book, ate, watched some episodes of The Office, read another book, took a nap, ate, watched more Office. lather, rinse, repeat. i’ve … Continue reading
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on abortion
please read ahead with an open and unjudgmental mind. tonight i have been thinking on the topic of abortion. a random (and rather morbid) thing to be thinking about, i know. but nonetheless…. i was raised in a staunchly republican … Continue reading
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friday miscellaneous
the weather has turned sharply autumnal today and i’m feeling rather introspective, in a good way. the air is cool, the sky gray with only hints of blue, and leaves are skittering across the pavement outside. i have some nice … Continue reading
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wednesday night stream-of-consciousness
hello, dear friends. another wednesday night is staring me down, or i am staring it down. either way i’m bored and i find myself wanting to type. so type, type, type. seriously, nothing really interesting to say, so just sit … Continue reading
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my (satur)day…in pictures
this one’s for all you visual learners like me…because pictures say it better. i give you…my saturday: this is roughly the time i rolled out of bed…i actually woke up around 6:00, but i relished the warm … Continue reading
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become an eco-christian
this post is dedicated to my friend and fellow eco-christian Mike, whose encouraging words are an inspiration. tonight i would like to talk about something that is very dear to me. the thing is, i don’t have all my thoughts organized … Continue reading
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