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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

If YOU were a chair, what chair might you be?

Some time ago I happened across this designer, Kelee Katilac (you would think Kelly Cadillac, but no) (http://www.keleekatillac.com/). I read an article about her and how she got into her business. I was interested because I heard about her first … Continue reading

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BB and My Worries

I have a friend…who had a friend die recently. Long courageous battle with cancer. She was a mom. It is removed from me, and still I can’t really think about it. Hits way too close to my greatest fear. Many … Continue reading

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Here’s the thing…

I have too many books.

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The Sleep Thing…

I have said before that I have a “thing” about some things. Sleep might be one of them…or…my bed…or something in this general category. When I was little, the “thing” shifted. ALWAYS sleeping under covers was a constant, because the … Continue reading

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A Series of Events (that collectively might seem unfortunate)

I was just contemplating my day on my evening power walk. I was stuck on the moment prior to my walk, where I came out my front door to begin and found myself up close and personal with blades of … Continue reading

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I am a bird killer.

This post does not need a photo…further, it SHOULD NOT have a photo. The photo where there is this lone little feather stuck to the grill of my van as my cousin takes care of the mess just isn’t required. … Continue reading

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Umm, no.

It is not possible to choose a commando lifestyle at age 7. no.

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Darma Z who is not I repeat not 40

But I will be…before long…just around the seasonal corner! I am rather excited in fact. Life is good. 40 will be even better than 25 and 25 is one of my favorite numbers ever. I have a thing about numbers, … Continue reading

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My H

I just referenced “my H” in my last post. After last night, I think H deserves a post all her own. I think everyone has an H, or at least I hope you do…perhaps many at different points in your … Continue reading

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Holy Cow…Again!

Man! All done and THEN they ask me to log in…REALLY? I hope this is as amazing as the first version! A great big thank you Jesus for getting to the day after the day of many exploding things with … Continue reading

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