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Gumbo & Pie on Fourth of July

My apologies, Luanne, my red gingham is in the wash. Whatch’all eatin today?

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SoCS — But is it Long Enough?

This is a long weekend for many of us. Really, it’s a long weekend for people who work in places that aren’t open on Fourth of July, notably businesses that depend significantly on mail and/or banks. I hadn’t thought about the … Continue reading

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She’ll Be Bastin Big Fat Turkey When She Comes

You’re probably reading this while my parents are here. I said they could come over at a reasonable hour, like 9am. I don’t think they classify 9am as morning, but I do. *yawns* I’ve been clever, and prepared 98% of … Continue reading

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Join Us for Shushis

I’ve encapsulated our linner chat for you.   “My bowl is special.” “I see that. Your bowl is orange just for you. My bowl is blue and white for me.” “Their bowls are blue too.” “Mine is prettier.”   “Moo, … Continue reading

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Share Your World #23

What was one of your first moneymaking jobs (other than babysitting or newspaper delivery)? You know those places in the mall with the giant decorated cookies? There. But my boss was a lech so I quit after about 6 months. … Continue reading

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Share Your World #22

Every country in the world has lost men and women in some kind of Armed Forces. When does your country celebrate or mourn their deaths? (Optional) Memorial Day is today, the last Monday in May. This is the day we … Continue reading

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Kvetch and Vent

My anxiety has been bad lately. It’s not because of anything. If it were because of anything, it wouldn’t be called Anxiety Disorder. My life is just as peachy keen and just as rotten awful as everyone else’s. This bout of … Continue reading

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Y is for Yearning

I enjoy the A-Z Challenge most days. What I’ve noticed, regardless of letters, is that I yearn to write freely. I actually yearn to write random posts about the stuff of life. I miss it. I feel sorta repressed. I … Continue reading

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M is for Meanwhile

I’m halfway through A-Z. Meanwhile, life goes on with no regard to alphabetical order. So let’s see… Yesterday, I met local food blogger Benson for a DoorScursion. We walked through a bit of his old stomping grounds, a neighborhood called Brightwood. … Continue reading

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C is for Cee’s Share Your World #14

If you could hire someone to help you, would it be with cleaning, cooking, or yard work? Yard work absolutely. This is the time of year I like to drag The Mister through the yard pointing at what I need … Continue reading

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