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Somebody’s Watching Me
Happy Halloween, Beautiful Shiny Happy People! My cat is always watching me, so I decorate in honor of his big green eyes upon me pleading for first breakfast, second breakfast, lunch, mid-afternoon tea, supper, dinner, and a bedtime snack. I swear he’s partly a Hobbit. Paul and I recently hosted our annual Halloween party, and…
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She’s a Rainbow
Part 2 of 2: Sad Picture was moved from my office and has been replaced with this cheerful rainbow of colors. I’m reminded of a story and a song by The Rolling Stones, so read on, shiny happy people. A good friend once told me that I was like a chameleon, adapting and blending in…
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Recipe Roundup: Feed a Cold
Paul and I returned from a long weekend in Grand Rapids for a visit with family and friends, along with seeing some cool art at ArtPrize 2023. Unfortunately, we both ended up with a cold so this week’s post will be short, but hopefully useful, for when you or your loved ones are down with…
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An Illustration of Loneliness
Part 1 of a 2 part series, credit going to Courtney Barnett for today’s blog title. My sincerest apologies for the terrible photograph. I am definitely not a photographer! When Paul and I were dating, he had in his flat several pieces of art which most people would consider unusual. I would have likely agreed,…
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Movie Review: I’m a Barbie Girl
I TRIED TO AVOID SPOLIERS HERE. However, if you want to experience the Barbie movie with complete surprise, don’t click on the movie review link provided. If you’re on the fence about seeing what all the hype is about, I encourage you to go see the movie. At the very least, you’re likely to be…
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My Story: Transformation
When I was a child, I often said I wanted to be a teacher, a nurse, a hairdresser, a fashion designer, a musician, and a mom. I was good in school and enjoyed reading, writing, and learning in general. But I didn’t exactly like the social scene at school and experienced a shocking disconnect from…
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Like a Virgin
Be gentle with me. This is my first time blogging. Like most areas in my life, I basically fell into it. I wish I could be more intentional, but I generally plan better for dinner than I do for anything else. At any rate, I’m glad you’re here. I have some stories to share, and…
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