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Ouch, That REALLY HURT

I’ve discovered over the years that I have a high pain tolerance – I don’t say this is a good thing – it’s just a fact.  I’m not sure if this is something you’re born with or if you develop … Continue reading

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Admitting My Weakness….

On the road to self-improvement, it is important to be able to honestly assess one’s strengths and weaknesses.  If we can’t be honest with ourselves, how can we ever improve our lives, and overcome our foibles? It’s never pleasant to … Continue reading

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Spring Cleaning My Life

Things move too fast in my life.  I constantly feel like I am running a race… and losing.  It seems to me that I can only stop and smell the roses if I have a bouquet in my hand as … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Sweet 60???

You don’t see it coming….you are too occupied with other things – with the minutiae of life…. you just aren’t paying attention. 60 crept up on me.  I remember my Mom telling me that she didn’t FEEL her age.  I … Continue reading

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The Memory of Christmas Snow

  There is a lot to be said for living in the home in which you grew up.  Everything is familiar; every creaky floorboard, every squeaky stair tread.  You know which windows rattle when the wind blows.  There is a … Continue reading

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Rescue

I’ve always wanted to rescue an animal – to make a difference in some innocent baby’s life …. I’ve held my breath  through the stories of people climbing down cliffs to rescue stranded puppies, firemen carrying family pets out of burning … Continue reading

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MESS 2 – My Diet Update

WOO HOO!! I found my cheek bones today!!! I always knew they were there, because whenever l ate something REALLY cold my teeth would hurt right up into where my cheek bones used to lurk. But they haven’t been out … Continue reading

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The Forbidden Pet Store

I have always had an iron clad rule in my home:  we do NOT get dogs from PET SHOPS.  I left no doubt on this rule – no room for discussion.  I was secure in the knowledge that, as acting … Continue reading

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Ouch

I inherited a lot of good qualities from my parents:  my sense of humor (such as it is), my love of animals, my green eyes, brown hair – back when it actually WAS a color (the tendency to go gray very early came … Continue reading

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Lambert, the Sheepish Lion

Twas the hour before dawn and all through the house not a creature was stirring…. well maybe one or two.  It’s that time of night when I feel the need for a late night walk to the bathroom (one of … Continue reading

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