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
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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
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
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
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
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