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Why I’m Dying First

Oh I know, you think I want to die first so I can escape the pain of mourning my husband. That would certainly be a grand perk, but I told you before, I am not a romantic. I have practical … Continue reading

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Sometimes, Joy Makes Us Wait

A lot of people were overwrought with holiday schedules and festivities two weeks ago, but ours was just now. We’re a busy, sometimes over-scheduled clan. We only just recently had the big family dinner and gift exchange. In a way, … Continue reading

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I AM The Rock and Paper Beats Rock

While NaNo-ing my fucking brains out, I’ve come to several conclusions, which I will now word vomit all up in this mofo, in no particular order, like I can even think coherently and shit. People speak in fragments. Fragments are … Continue reading

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It Couldn’t be Fall Without Chubby Squirrel

I didn’t feel like doin a One-Liner today, although if I did, it’d be, “Hang on, there’s a squirrel at the door.” Yes, Chubby lives on, although as it turns out, Chubby is a female who wasn’t so much chubby as … Continue reading

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One-Liner Wednesday — On Tragedy

“Whoa! How many sad things happened?!?” Moo asked, when she came to find the rest of us crying in a room littered with used tissues. One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill 

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Meh — But There’s a Poll!

I’m in a sorta holding pattern, because my family has been home for their fall breaks, and we’ve been enjoying late nights and sleep-ins, neither of which promote productivity, and so, I suppose I’ve been on a fall break, too. Yes, … Continue reading

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Commercials: Maybe Part One

Sassy and I were watchin television last night, when a commercial came along to entertain us more than the show. I can’t even remember what show we were watchin, but I’ll never forget the commercial. In the commercial, a school-aged … Continue reading

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One-Liner Wednesday — Misspoken

“That hot water scolded me!” — Moo, last week when she used the faucet just after The Mister shaved   One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill 

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In Other News

I recently became a grandmother. Sissy and the baby are both well, and for that I am extremely grateful. I am also delighted Sissy gave Sassy’s middle name to her son. He’s beautiful, and I’m not even biased, cause I’ll be … Continue reading

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Don’t Be Ridiculous

Today’s prompt for my Photo a Day Challenge is Pet Peeve. Who doesn’t have pet peeves? Are yours visually interesting to photograph? I suppose I could snap a photo of your which should be you’re. Fear of seeing one more “Your … Continue reading

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