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About attraversiamodarmaz

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

Here’s a fun thing!

http://lab.andre-michelle.com/tonematrix – very fun!!! saw it on facebook! play away! another cool thing: For whom does the bell toll? Why for me of course, so I remember to breathe!! Very cool… http://www.mindfulnessdc.org/mindfulclock.html

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Ahhh the Mint Julep….

I randomly whipped up a batch of mint juleps for a small gathering of lovely people just to see if I could do it, and I must admit they were pretty tastey and I was kinda pleased with myself…that is…until … Continue reading

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wonderings…

When dogs sniff a utility pole…is it like people watching? or like perusing a guest book?

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A quick little something from the crazy frontier!

So MC is wrapped in a blanket (nunlike) with nothing underneath and standing outside his sister’s closed bedroom door…his dad and I happened to be observing from opposite ends of the hall and totally know what is coming next when … Continue reading

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As the dust settles from such a fine day…

I was wondering why I was spending time on my silly video when the thoughts rolling around in my head were so very serious and inconclusive… I guess they needed to “stew” awhile longer… When my husband and I were … Continue reading

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Trouble with a little thing rhyming with schmopyright!

So I was so excited at my cleverness to figure out my computer software, and to video and upload the new puppy, and how funny it strikes me that a big, round, melt your heart pug boy would be named … Continue reading

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Barry the Love Pug

can you tell how we’ve been spending our time??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0JgqzrMwXo

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Ahh finally for a bit of sledding

So it was pretty much the right combination of snow and sun and temperature for a bit of sledding  beside the house…it is a wimpy hill… but enough that if we pack it down good, they can fly all the … Continue reading

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I love my puggy

Ohh my Maxee girl!  She is gray around the edges and has a hitch in her walk every now and then…her world is quite peaceful now that she can’t hear a thing…took a long time to figure out she was … Continue reading

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My foster daughter

I am so grateful that MJ has continued to be a part of our lives.  There is a price for the joy though.  She will be two in about a month, and I think as she gets older it might … Continue reading

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