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“Sit Down a Spell. That Can Wait”
My husband and I were sitting on our porch the other evening, having a couple of beers with some friends after the kids had gone to bed. From where we were sitting, we could…
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Is Something Missing In My Life?
When I see articles like this one, I feel like one of the most passion-less people around. How come I don’t have something that I have latched onto as strongly as these people. I…
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Hmmm… Interesting
So my husband got hit up by a panhandler today in a grocery store parking lot. He had a hardluck story about his pregnant wife being stuck in a car (which was not visible…
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Ineptitude
I am going to have to put on my mean face for the next few days. Once again, my theory that people don’t take you seriously unless you are a complete hard-nosed bi#!* is…
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Sweet Peaches and Spicy Beans
Yesterday I was lucky enough to spend the day learning how to can vegetables and fruit with a chef-friend of mine. We started our day picking the freshest fruits and veggies we could find…
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My Two “Only” Children
Both of my kids seem to think they are only children. I can understand it from my six year old, who went for four years being, indeed, the only child. I suppose my daughter…
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You Say “Potato”, I Say “Damn It, Stop Being So Difficult”…
There are times in a marriage when you wonder how two people who are usually beaming with love and admiration for one another can be living in the same house with each other. Occasionally it…
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Something Fishy
So, after thirteen years as a devout vegetarian, I have decided to incorporate fish into my diet. The steps of this vegetarian journey have been interesting for me to be a part of: the young,…
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Understanding What “Together” Really Means
So the bus ride yesterday was somewhat uneventful – fun, but uneventful. I was hoping for more characters and more harmless incidents – you know, the kind that make the day more interesting… But…
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Get On The Bus
So, a wrecked car is a perfect reason to go exploring your city on public transit. I used to use the Marta in Atlanta when I lived there – it was a great way…