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Be Careful What You Wish For
In the words of the esteemed Bilbo Baggins, “I have no use for adventures. Nasty, disturbing and uncomfortable things.”
Is The Summer Over Yet?
I have a love-hate relationship with summer. I love the balmy summer mornings and cool summer evenings. I can do without the rest of the day.
Closet Culling – Part Two
Cosmetic and Other Bags This seasonal closet culling wouldn’t be so bad if I didn’t have so many cosmetic bags jammed between the shoe boxes at the top of my closet. It’s a game of Jenga as I pull out a shoebox, hold my breath and wait for the avalanche of bags to bounce off […]
Closet Culling
Part One: Shoes I finally packed away the winter sweaters and flannel shirts and hung my summer tees and capris in their place. I hate this seasonal task so much that I delay it for as long as I can. It’s not that I have that many clothes to pack away. It’s the shoes. The […]
GRANDPARENTS’ MORNING… and the trials and tribulations to get there
When he reached for my hand, it took all my self-control to not reach down and lift him up into my arms, to hold him there for a long time, to make up for two years of “air hugs” that were no substitute for a good strong grandma hug.
Tag Archives: Humor
JULY… Week Four: The North Wind, Blueberries, and Pesto Sauce
Here it is, already, the last week of July. I’ve spent the entire month blogging about one aspect or another that I dislike about this month: the heat and humidity, those despicable Green Flies and my aversion to sailing. This … Continue reading
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Which Is Worse: A Visit To The Coloproctologist Or The Dentist?…And Other Conversation Starters
Personally, I prefer the dentist because, even though a root canal is very unpleasant, at least I can keep my clothes on during the procedure. Continue reading
Giving It To Him Like He Wants It
And so, at this late age, I’ve resolved to give it to him like he wants it. Continue reading
The Sicilian and The Dutchman Bearing Gifts
Sometimes it’s tough when the one anticipating a special gift for that special occasion has certain expectations and those expectations aren’t remotely met. Continue reading
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Tagged Dutch are frugal, Dutch men, engagement rings, gift giving, Humor, Sicilian women, Valentine's Day
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