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Seriously, I'm asking... 26 Aug 2013 | 09:05 pm

I've been around the block enough times to know right from wrong.  I understand the importance of kindness, tolerance and patience.  And, I'm generally considered by friends and family to be a smart w...

The Best Of Times, The Worst Of Times... 19 Aug 2013 | 09:29 am

It's County Fair time back home in Ohio and the pics coming my way have been a real treat.  It makes being homesick a little easier... And the photos help (or is it distract from?) the deep sadness w...

High Road 16 Aug 2013 | 08:36 am

I'm a take-the-high-road kind of girl and have tried to be for as long as I can remember.  Let me tell you-- It's not always easy.  I've nearly bitten my tongue off more times than I can count but whe...

Random Stuff 1 Aug 2013 | 02:59 am

Somewhere between the teen years and middle age I became very aware of my home and surroundings and the necessity to have a "place for every thing".  As I grew in years, clutter disappeared and I stop...

Star Sightings 20 Jul 2013 | 04:42 am

Star sighting below... Friday Fragments About ten years ago I felt bad that the March of Dimes organization kept mailing me a dime (10 cents) along with a slew of personalized mailing labels so I s....

Lesson Learned 16 Jul 2013 | 07:30 am

I'd like to think I'm a fast learner-- that I pick up on things quickly, and learn from my mistakes.  It started at a young age and in my 55 years, I've regularly thought about these lessons as I trot...

Maybe Later 14 Jul 2013 | 10:27 am

The other day (two long months ago), I received a package from my favorite UPS delivery person.  He handed it to me with a smile and said "good-luck". I'd decided it was time get ready for summer w.....

Super Hero and a Winner! 8 Jul 2013 | 09:01 am

As I've whined way too often in this space, our 'hood is under siege by several groups of no-good, dirty-rotten @#$%^! who are on a burglary spree that just won't quit.  However, after several new rob...

Friday 28 Jun 2013 | 09:35 am

 Thanks to Unknown Mami for taking over Fragmented Fridays this summer. (I tried 20 times to add the FF logo but for some reason Blogger kept spitting it out.) A very glamorous and successful l...

Blog Changes & a GIVEAWAY 23 Jun 2013 | 04:56 am

The clock is ticking and July 1st, when Google Reader disappears, is fast approaching.  I was late to the party learning about this and have spent a long day trying to figure things out.  But alas, I'...

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