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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

The P word

I hate this word… Seemingly innocent enough… Cheerful, perky, yet segregating and a menace wrapped in a pretty bow. I recall so very long ago a lovely friend asking me quite earnestly to deconstruct the social strata for her, so … Continue reading

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Morning musings…or…Come hither Blue Canary

I woke up this morning with this song shouting in my head. Time to get started I guess;)

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Controlling chaos…

“All right, all right!!!!  I hear you all, clamoring at my door!  I look forward to a visit with each of you, but for now I will require your patience and cooperation.  If you would please find your way to my office in … Continue reading

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The Walk of Life

Peace, Love, and Craziness… That is what she said, and she is right. I love it when people put a big concept in a neat little container for me. I love neat little containers. 2010 is all about peace, love, … Continue reading

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No place like home. “And where do you consider home?”, she asked while admiring the sparkling ruby color at her feet.

Where is home to you? Where you grew up? Where you are now? Where ever the wind takes you? When I am just talking in a random, everyday sense…home is Kansas City. When I am speaking quite specifically, home is … Continue reading

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Wake me when you’ve had a revolution in your heart.

I have a t shirt with this quote on it. I really love these words all together. They resonate with me in so many ways. There is this implication of toe tapping…this is me. I do not love this about … Continue reading

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Stupid Sad Christmas Songs

Perhaps I don’t need to call them stupid, the sad Christmas songs. Every time I hear that damn song about the little boy buying shoes for his mama before she goes to meet Jesus…too much I tell you. Too many … Continue reading

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The Three Questions

This is a wonderful children’s book written by Jon Muth based upon the writing of Leo Tolstoy. The three question are : When is the best time to do things? Who is the most important one? What is the right … Continue reading

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La mia famiglia

The holidays remind me of crowded Sunday afternoons at my grandma’s house. Everyone found somewhere to perch…we never seemed to run out of food…and whether or not you agreed on politics, religion, or rock and roll vs. country this was … Continue reading

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Sweet Baby Saige

I can’t believe it has been three years… We anxiously awaited your arrival. When we got the call, it was a snow day, so CNN and I jumped in the car and were off to Target to provide for your … Continue reading

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