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She Who Must be Obeyed

Dear Reader. I’ve been away for a while–and I hope you enjoy this oldie but goodie post. I will be posting much more often going forward. Thanks, Kathy I’ve being subjugated , put down and ordered about—by my 15 pound … Continue reading

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The Text Message Was Cryptic

  Ding, ding. Where is that damned phone? I dig through my overloaded purse, pulling out tissues, a too large wallet, five pens, two old lipsticks, and loose change. Getting a smaller purse seemed like a great idea when I … Continue reading

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I Am a Bookaholic

It’s true. I looked it up on the internet, and I present these typical symptoms: §  I will sit and read for hours at a time, sometimes until my eyes are so tired I can hardly focus on the words … Continue reading

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FSS–Florida Snowman Syndrome

  I wasn’t aware of FSS until very recently. But, after reviewing the symptoms, I am sure that I’m a victim of this dreaded condition.     Here are a few of the symptoms of FSS. Opening your front door … Continue reading

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Baking for Fun and Frustration?

  Every now and then I decide to amaze visitors to my home with my baking skills. My Book Club members were the latest witnesses to my baking “skills.” Now, before I relate this story, I should preface it by … Continue reading

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Pen Lust

  I suffer from pen lust—an overwhelming desire to acquire pens. When I go into an office supply store, I gravitate to the writing implements aisle like a junkie to a fix. Admiring pens is an art form for me: … Continue reading

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Driving as a Contact Sport

Florida is unique in many ways— with a sub tropical climate that makes snowfall a rarity, miles of beautiful beaches, talking rodents dressed in jackets and bow ties which attract thousands of tourists every year, a large population of older … Continue reading

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It happened again—I had a great topic (I thought) for a blog post—and there was another national tragedy, the shooting and murder of police officers in Baton Rouge. May the officers who lost their lives rest in peace, and may … Continue reading

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I Love My DVR

Our lives are filled with time saving gadgets. We have dishwashers, washing machines, leaf blowers, lawn mowers we can ride, computers and printers—and my favorite, the DVR. What a great gadget! I wish I could thank the person who invented … Continue reading

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Ordering from Amazon

  One of the great conveniences of the modern era is ordering stuff online. Because I live a healthy 45 minute drive from any decent retail (the nearest stores are Publix (groceries) and Wal Mart,  the expediency and ease of … Continue reading

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