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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

Lovely words

In the same gallery visit… I had a bad thing happen. Well, it was wonderful, but a bit inconvenient. All of these wonderful words jumped out and caught me ill prepared. Usually I can walk by…prep my resolve, you know? … Continue reading

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A little something for the nonbelievers;)

You will laugh… Think it is nonsensical. This is ok. I know better. Remember my horrorscopes? Well, now they are talking right to me!!! The other day on my gratitude post on Facebook, I posted this picture: and I said, … Continue reading

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The Ring

Do you have a mantra? I do. Do you wear your mantra? Yep, indeed I do. Feels pretty good. Check it out…

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Holy Alice in Wonderland furniture!!!

You simply MUST visit this website and check out their stuff. Odds are, looking…and maybe running your fingers along the edges lovingly in a gallery as I did will be all you do…a wee bit expensive. Dust Furniture. I wandered … Continue reading

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Odd place for big ideas

In Zumba this morning, one of the songs played was Wavin Flag by K’naan.  I really like it a lot. Makes me stop and think. The combination of this song and the swimming pool incident yesterday just collided in an … Continue reading

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DIY Dreamy

It felt like it was time to try out one of my power tools. Baby steps though, right?  yes. So, I plugged this thing in… Looked around a bit… Then called my dad to see how to unlatch the safety. … Continue reading

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The Tooth Fairy

MC lost his first tooth!!!! He put his tooth in a glass of water and set it out to receive his cash.  Have I mentioned how much he likes money??? His sister wanted to make sure that he didn’t repeat … Continue reading

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What is up with all the chicken talk?

Lots of talk about chickens goin on around here. BB was very curious about my fertilizer. It came very highly recommended from a number of reliable sources. BB had questions. He was not convinced. He said, “this is chicken poop?” … Continue reading

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I painted my chest

The projects are flying fast and furious around here. I can’t say there is a logical order in which they are selected. Just depends on what I feel like doing… This one took about two seconds and looks much better … Continue reading

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Please remove your hand from my son, k?

Summer is in full swing at the pool. Fun and splashing in the sun, right? Well, sure… Only, then I was visiting with a friend while lounging at the side of the pool, my BB playing close by and over … Continue reading

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