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Midwestern girl who loves big city shopping (note - do not love high heels of any kind) * hate to say that first because I fancy myself a yoga chic too who is into feng shui and a minimalist life but it's just not all true!* I do forget to recycle* LOVE reading and music and most things crafty (the idea of them - very fickle and creative urges come and go faster than light or sound)* Grand chef and baker in my own mind and kitchen - love to mix and match recipes for a glorious new concoction* Gardening would be very successful - I have a flair but short attention span can cause casualties* True bliss is my home filled with three beautiful children (four on the weekends - an amazing Goddaughter)* did forget to feed the beautiful children lunch once when they were too small to remind me* can't find socks for all on some crazy mornings* I'm a learner who just can't help it...a writer in my head, and a college instructor for a half dozen classes a year* can't help my right brain optimism* been a foster mom* am a very grateful mom of adopted children* worst life moment: leaving the E.R. with an empty baby carrier* this is me...pretty much

Traveling Man

I guess I didn’t realize how frustrated he was… I don’t even remember what it was that didn’t go his way. As I was making dinner, I did look out the sliding door in time to see him walk across … Continue reading

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Regular Comedian

  Here is a funny joke to play on your family: Install a new screen door (or an old screen door that you fixed). Do not install a new door knob. This creates very interesting moments. It might even be … Continue reading

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Prepare yourself!

Yesterday… In the midst of a beautiful afternoon of playtime… MC comes running towards me… Carrying the tallest dandelion I have ever seen. Over a foot, to be sure! He yells, as he is approaching, “PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE TICKLER … Continue reading

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Horrorscope??

I get up. I make coffee. I read my horoscopes (yes, more than one…cross referencing you know?). It is silly. I know this. If I like what they say, then of course they are brilliant. If not, then I find … Continue reading

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Pile up!

Much traffic in my head. Much to post…should be grading essays. Ever the balance seeking libra… I will make do with a list for now. 1. John Mayer’s most recent album is amazing and how can his voice just wrap … Continue reading

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amazing

How is a girl supposed to get anything done with such beauty a few short moments away? Exactly!

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Would you?

This does not work for me. Do you remember Ally? I loved her. Loved the show. So many scenes in this unisex bathroom. No.thank.you. Kind of freaks me out – eeeesh. There is a p0int… At one of my observation … Continue reading

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Oh boy! (otherwise known as the blue toile incident)

I like a challenge. Good to have new adventures to keep me on my toes. Some might think I make stuff up… I do – but only the stuff that sounds like wise advice. Kid stories?  Total gospel every.time. We … Continue reading

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Show Up

CNN really loves going to church. She loves the dresses, the music, the community…all of it. And so, for Easter…for my daughter (and myself too I guess)…we went to church with friends. CNN, BB and I headed for Westport to … Continue reading

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Z Rise

“He is risen.” “May the road rise up to meet you.” A state of enlightenment. “And still I rise.” It is that time of year… wake up…face to the sun…bloom…grow breathe give thanks. No one can say it like Dr. … Continue reading

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