December 2014
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I know I focus way too much on tomorrow..in fact, I may have lost a whole year because I have trouble grasping the fact that each day I was good enough. For those of us focused on self-help, the buzz-word to make us feel better about ourselves is writing in a gratitude journal….and positive self Read more
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When I finish this post and hit enter, I assume that my screen will light up with balloons; and dollar bills will rain from heaven..isn’t that what we expect from life? When we hit goals, we celebrate with approval from everyone else and then set new goals…not that I have had a blog quota in Read more
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I am sooo impressed with this little tea basket that I got yesterday while Brenda and I were at the city market. the brand is For Life. Loose tea (my favorite 1 tsp peach and 1/2 tsp peppermint) goes in the little basket…the basket has little handles that go over your cup and you just Read more
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There are few things that can cement a friendship for me faster than someone who can totally let loose with a belly laugh. Especially women. The belly laugh of two women in downtown Kansas City today still rings in my ears and brings a smiling memory to my face. It was mother-in-law day – the Read more
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No offense intended to the Indian population. You know me, I hate to be politically incorrect but that is the only word to describe my unabandoned joy…or is it unrestrained joy? I’m home alone! He went over to the Ice House Auction house to help Bill tear down a wall which will totally enhance the Read more
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That’s the way I’m feeling tonight. My fitbit stats for today are embarrassing..of course, he is out walking the dog on her third walk of the day…and his! Not only did I not move around today but I ate 3 pieces of peanut butter fudge and a chocolate chip cookie at the auction house tonight. Read more
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Healing really does bring new perspectives! I’ve blogged and blogged and blogged and talked and talked and talked about my mother’s narcissism and my upbringing – the psyche job she did on me…it is fading…I’m starting to be able to get past the bad with a different perspective. I wish I could have been in the Read more
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Does everyone do it or am I just a professional ruminator? and by ruminator, I mean continuously mulling it over in my mind until 1) I am able to name it; or 2) my subject matter morphs into another subject entirely…which gives me the opportunity to compulsively focus on IT. While brooding about my anxiety Read more
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He and I have been out looking at Christmas lights – a good reason to walk at night even if it is chilly. Last night we started out at our house – notice the perfectly placed full moon. I think the winners of the Sugarland Neighborhood lighting contest will be this…and they deserve it. This Read more
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