Monthly Archives: February 2016

When humor deserts me

The quirky sense of humor which enables me to find something to laugh about in almost all things usually serves me well and keeps my mood from becoming stormy. But sometimes it deserts me just when I need it most. … Continue reading

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Forty-two Valentines

  Forty-two valentines One for each year Forty-two love notes Making it clear For forty-two years You’ve been by my side Through ups and through downs we’ve weathered the tide. As I come to the end of this Valentine rhyme, … Continue reading

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On Sisters and Birthdays and Change

My favorite (and only) sister was born on the 22nd of February and thirteen years later ( really 12 years, 362 days but who gets that specific?) I was born on the 19th. She was like a second mom to … Continue reading

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On Passive Aggressive Canines (who read)

    Tara has an attitude. Maybe it’s her age (12) or maybe her intelligence (she knows she is the smartest being in the house) but mostly I think she is just passive-aggressively bitchy. She doesn’t like any change in … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Friends and Poo

We all need a good friend who will help us fool the world into believing our poo smells like roses. Or in this case, “Vanilla Mint”.   My friend Jill is that kind of friend.   The kind who wants to … Continue reading

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Audrey III-The eyebrow saga continues

You might remember the whole eyebrow incident from a few weeks ago.  You can read about it here but after a rather aggressive waxing experience, I was left with a permanently surprised look. While trying to allow those eyebrows to grow back in, … Continue reading

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The Slump

“If you don’t sit up straight I’m going to get you a pair of shoulder braces!”   This was the threat my father used to get me to correct my slouchy posture.   I’d sit up straight and then within a … Continue reading

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