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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

Amigos

“We all let people into our lives, but you will find that REALLY good friends let you into your own.” I saw this as a post on Facebook. It sat with me for a day or two and now… I … Continue reading

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The Bless You Philosophy

Without fail, EVERY time, when I should sneeze, when ANYONE should sneeze, ALL of my children say bless you…sometimes multiple times.  This courtesy is a steadfast rule to them.  ALWAYS.  I did not teach this rule.  I don’t believe we’ve … Continue reading

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Thoughts for the day…

1. New Moon= holy mmmmm 2. Did you know you could zumba on a treadmill (in the privacy of your own home of course)? 3. Messing with my kitchen is a bad idea, Mr. Z. 4. I wonder if I … Continue reading

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Oh Neil! Such a way with words!

Who doesn’t love this? Wish you a very merry, cherry cherry Christmas and a holly holy holiday, too. Underneath your tree may there always be sounds of harmony, not a song sung blue. Just a very merry, cherry cherry Christmas. … Continue reading

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In search of a church?

I was raised in the Catholic church.  I completed every age appropriate requirement as dictated by THE CHURCH.  I didn’t ask questions.  I didn’t wonder.  I just put on the suit of beliefs I was handed like a good girl.  … Continue reading

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Great new read…

I finished a Y.A. fantasy book from the library in record time. The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester is an absolutely beautiful story. I must admit that I was tempted to read on when I saw the quote … Continue reading

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Ode to a Sofa AND Damn Computer

I’ve been saving this post…savoring the thought…the beauty of the story and the glory of the picture to attach…this is where you hear the record scratch…you know how that happens sometimes for dramatic effect???   The picture, is temporarily missing…that’s where … Continue reading

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The very small Hen House on a quiet Sunday afternoon…

BB gets to push the cart and CNN can put what we need into the cart and I, super mama can just facilitate…he he he That worked for exactly one half of an aisle.  Who knows what started the bickering…does … Continue reading

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Why Must THIS Tune Catch Me?

Sometimes when the rhythm grabs me, and the melody ties me up, the wrongness of the lyrics just can’t matter. I want them to. I’d like to be ever vigilant and not perpetuate tools of patriarchy and all that. I … Continue reading

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Me and My Beast

I ran into a colleague I taught with many years ago; we caught up and met up on Facebook afterwards. She sent me a message and asked if she had seen me driving away in the Land Rover. I said … Continue reading

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