Adventures · Emptying the nest · Going Gray

Suck it up – it’s a snow job, just return the bikini

So many empty nest realizations of life this week, they just kept piling up like the snow did.  One right after the other.  Piled up thigh high. #1 - We had the tax preparer call us to say, "Take the standard deductions now, no children with the school expenses to deduct.  You're not even close… Continue reading Suck it up – it’s a snow job, just return the bikini

Adventures · Going Gray

A slow growing fear

I did it!  Mr. is going to be so impressed with my efforts.  I crawled out of bed before him and Copper. Lazy men, right? Nah, I couldn't sleep so I woke up at 4:15 am.  I'm having slow-growing nightmares about the damn bikini and other things.  But that's beside the point. Then I took… Continue reading A slow growing fear

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Confessions on the 27th day of Dry January

As I looked out at the sunset last night, it was a glorious beer-free, Tostitos-free sunset heading into the last week of Dry January.  An amazing site to see. Yep, today is the 5th to the last day of Dry January!  I don't want to miss out on celebrating, so I'm going for it today.… Continue reading Confessions on the 27th day of Dry January

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Five Tips on how to survive the first 7 days of Dry January

For those of us, I'm gonna kick the drink wannabes, our first week off of the sauce is the toughest - so they say. As I reflect on that perception, I'm wondering if it is true or not? I tried a few hot tips this week, and so far so good. I chose to jump in on… Continue reading Five Tips on how to survive the first 7 days of Dry January

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How to survive birthdays that fall on major holidays

I always wondered about the kids whose birthdays fell on holidays - how did they feel when their birthdays rolled around each year? Did they feel cheated or blessed or a little of both?  Did they just hang around waiting to see what got celebrated first? My birthday occasionally (maybe once or twice, I can't… Continue reading How to survive birthdays that fall on major holidays

Adventures · Emptying the nest

The true meaning of holiday shopping revealed

Whilst (don't ya just love that word, it sounds so...like I know what I'm saying kind of way?) I was out doing last-minute Christmas shopping, I discovered the true meaning of holiday shopping. Really? Seriously? Yep - And it isn't all just fun and games and wordplay, either. Yes, by the way, Quim is a… Continue reading The true meaning of holiday shopping revealed