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Political correctness

I just read a blog on political correctness. It wasn’t about politics, but about how people perceive who and what we are based on our words and the judgements they make. That got me to thinking. Are we responsible for … Continue reading

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Nothing important, just thinking…

Despite the fact that my world has gotten smaller lately, I still find that I look forward to the weekends. Two whole days to do what I want without physical therapy, or occupational therapy or a nurse coming over. I … Continue reading

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What’s normal?

I remember as a child feeling different. I wore glasses which was not as common in the 50’s as it is now. I was called 4 eyes and made to feel different. I was an insecure child and sucked my … Continue reading

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Famished North Koreans resort to cannibalism

Famished North Koreans resort to cannibalism. Most of us in the US have no idea what it means to be hungry. We might not have many expensive “things” but we always have food. We have a house and a car … Continue reading

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Back to the Basics? Living the Simple Life?

I read a blog talking about living off the land, of living by the fruit of your own labor. http://eternallyhopefulheart.wordpress.com/2011/07/12/simplicity/ It got me to thinking. I’m a city girl, born and raised. I like garden vegetables, but hate tomato worms … Continue reading

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Who Am I?

For those who actually read my blog, I thought I’d introduce myself a little. I am a 61-year-old mother/grandmother/wife. We’ve been married 41 years this year in June. It sometimes seems like it has been a very short life, and sometimes … Continue reading

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I just Hate feeling vulnerable

Last night our daughter was using my car to get to work and then back to our house after. It wouldn’t start after she got off work, and she had to get it jumped. It also wouldn’t start this morning … Continue reading

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I’m feeling really Handicapped today

I recently decided to try selling AVON as a part-time job. I began all excited and eager to try this. Knowing I would be at a disadvantage from the start, because I can’t physically walk a neighborhood and hunt up customers, I … Continue reading

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Hope, change and invest

Hope, change and invest. I’ve always liked Ann Coulter. She is outspoken, unafraid to voice her opinion and is quite intelligent. I started reading one of her books a few years ago. I felt like I needed a dictionary at … Continue reading

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A Great Christmas Gift

Sometimes we spend a lot of time thinking about what we want to give to that certain someone. Maybe they have everything, or you can’t decide what to get since your budget is limited. I was wanting to buy something … Continue reading

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I’m going to Blog more often in 2011

As a new years resolution, it’s different! But, I like to blog. I just usually feel I must have something of significance to say, or I don’t need to waste my time and yours. Of course, thinking that someone is … Continue reading

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Talking Versus Texting: My Preference

Future Texting I have never been one to just chat on the phone. If you call me, I’ll talk, but I don’t use the phone to just fill time. On the other hand, I love to text. I can keep … Continue reading

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It’s time for Christmas Cards!

It is always nice to receive an unexpected pick-me-up, whether it is a phone call or a card in the mail. That is part of the “mission” of the Angel Card Project.  http://www.countrychurchcrafts.com/angelcardproject2010   You can go to this web page … Continue reading

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What I’d Do With a Million Dollars

$1,000,000 I love playing this game! Our family has done this off and on over the years. First, of course, pay off the mortgage and all debts. Then, pay off our daughters’ debts. Then, since I drive a 1989 car, … Continue reading

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I'm a People Watcher

I’ve always been shy.and felt like I was on the outside looking in. It became commonplace for me to be unobtrusive, quiet, and try to blend into the background. I watched how people talked, how they dressed, how they walked. … Continue reading

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