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A Bit Obsessed

A Bit Obsessed

January 16, 2016

I think I may have mentioned that I am a step counting addict.It’s what I have become since the day I attached that little bitty Fitbit to my body.I calculate my every single movement now.&I LOVE IT. & I think I may have mentioned that my fellow step enthusiasts and I enjoy partaking in competitions …

Soar

Soar

January 14, 2016

My phone tells me it’s 28 degrees Fahrenheit & that’s actually warm, compared to what it’s been the last few days.But, I’m cold.No.I’m freezing.You see, this is the part of Winter that I do not love. I love the snow.Because it’s beautiful&I enjoy shoveling.So, YaY.  & I adore the blacks and whites and grays of …

Revel Time

Revel Time

December 31, 2015

IT’S NEW YEAR’S EVE ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! yippeeeeeeeee !! & we all know how much I adore Eves !I lovelovelovelovelove them so !! I’ve come to the conclusion that my adoration of Eves is the force behind my unrelenting desire to be in New York City today, NOW.To …

It’s So You

It’s So You

December 29, 2015

We met by chance. They were sitting in the hotel lobby bar & we were debating. It was Girls’ Night for Sisters, Friend and I & Belinda Carlisle and the Go-Go’s had just spent a few hours singing their songs to us. But we were angry. The after concert establishment where we had hoped to …

Everything

Everything

December 22, 2015

I am a big believer in everything happens for a reason.The good, the bad, the lovely and the ugly.Everything.There is always, always a reason. Stop, listen, take the time and the energy to notice.To see.Everything Teaches. Every. Single. Thing. But, here’s the glitch… Everything good ?Oh ! that’s just wonderful.It is happily welcomed and escorted …

Background Music

Background Music

December 14, 2015

Engelbert Humperdinck. Yep. He was the background music to my growing up years.My mom loved him.A lot.I sometimes wonder, if Engelbert really did come a calling as Mom so often wished would she, could she ? Uh.Never mind.She would.She could. We had a stereo in the living room& Engelbert’s albums were on most of the …

Perfectly Perfect

Perfectly Perfect

December 5, 2015

I’ve probably made it pretty darn obvious that I love the bright side.I search for good in every single situation that comes rolling my way.Stay positive, baby.Positive. But today, I am treading into Negative Nellie Land.This doesn’t happen very often so hold onto your hats my peeps, cause …oh boy. HereIgoooooo …. I am not …

Truly

Truly

November 19, 2015

I was born and raised by very proud and loyal Catholic parents. My family was in church every single Sunday & my siblings and I spent many hours in our Catholic elementary and middle school. Catholic education was a very important part of my youth & I have many fond memories of Our Lady of …

The Can Man

The Can Man

October 28, 2015

His name is Frank.He walked into my life ten, maybe fifteen years ago& I’ve seen him just about every week since that very first Tuesday.But until yesterday, I never realized just how much I treasure him. I call him the Can Man.He is the collector of my used pop and beer containers.Frank takes them to …

Do You Mind …?

Do You Mind …?

October 11, 2015

I’ve often consider myself a fairly friendly airline traveler.I figure, if a chatty stranger wants to plop down in the seat next to me and tell me their life story, I’ll happily listen because I love Niceys. But lately, it seems the more I travel the more introverted I am becoming & I’d rather just …

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