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2 Liebster Award nominations in one day…oh, my!

I'd love to walk quietly into the office of every new blogger, creep up behind them at their computer, (while they are all engrossed in writing their masterpiece), tap them on the shoulder, (scaring the shit out of them 'cuz that's what creepers do), and then ask..."Are you dreaming about becoming nominated for the Liebster Award?"… Continue reading 2 Liebster Award nominations in one day…oh, my!

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Irie Mon – True love of the sea

In all the world (that I've seen - which is very, very, limited), one of my favorite places to visit is the 7-mile beach in Jamaica.  Negril, Jamaica to be exact. I know I've fallen in love with a place when I feel love at first sight, it is hard to leave,  and I do make a… Continue reading Irie Mon – True love of the sea

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The last cookie standing

That's it, folks, the last bite of my last fluffy white cookie has been taken.  Don't worry, before I took the last bite, I congratulated myself that I got the last one. There was a glimmering chance to get the last one before they were all gone.  I had glanced at the container as I… Continue reading The last cookie standing

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When a pity party is okay

"Never - I mean, never, ever, start the new year off with a pity party.  You should kick off the new year on a positive note." Famous words of wisdom spoken from a Procrastinator.  Procrastinators are pity party planners, yes they are. Not like the Pro-doers who: Set goals. Hit the gym. Lose weight. Clear… Continue reading When a pity party is okay

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How photos funnel creativity for blog posts

Monday, Monday, Monday...the dreaded day of the week.  Do you ever feel blue on Monday?  I know I do. What do I do to channel new thoughts to overcome the blues that block my blog writing? I look up first.  Pictures of the blue sky always make me smile.  Doing so helps me realize I'm a small… Continue reading How photos funnel creativity for blog posts

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An oddball and some tissue paper

Dessy is a model cat - she poses no matter what I catch her doing.  She's obsessed with paper.  And olives.  And my husband.  She's a quirky cat. We're hopeless since we discovered both cats are in love with the tissue paper from Christmas.  As perfect (as we can be) cat owners, we've left pieces… Continue reading An oddball and some tissue paper