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Fess Up Cigarettes

Fess Up Cigarettes

September 12, 2014

It’s Friday.Time to fess up. Hmmmm.Here’s one. I’ve smoked only two cigarettes in my life. Yep. Two. The first was with a friend of mine.We were in middle school or early high school.Her brother smoked so she stole a few cigarettes from him.We thought we were so cool. We weren’t. I believe it’s called a …

Tree Heaven

Tree Heaven

September 1, 2014

I guess it’s no secret … I love trees.Some would call it an obsession.I call it wonderful ! I was in Tree Heaven this weekend.& I just have to share my joy. A park, a nature hike and a gully full of old trees.WoW. Just WoW….! Trees, trees and more trees.It was great. Beautiful, massive …

Fess Up Milk Duds

Fess Up Milk Duds

August 29, 2014

When it comes to Cheetos and Milk Duds I have no self control.None.It’s embarrassing to admit but …there…I said it. An unopened bag Cheetos is safe.An opened bag …?…. not so much.Something about those cheesy puffs makes me lose all willpower.I must have them.I must. Milk Duds are worse.Yep.It’s bad. I could choke on a …

He Smiles

He Smiles

August 25, 2014

Remember Wicker Walk Man ? He’s the guy I see every single day as I walk my lovely walk. Doesn’t matter what time of the day. He is always there. Which is fine. I love my Wicker Walk and he obviously does too. I walk counterclockwise. Wicker Walk Man walks clockwise. Which is fine too. …

My Guitar

My Guitar

August 14, 2014

Did I mention I got an acoustic guitar for my birthday ?It is something I’ve always wanted and now I have one ! Did I mention my birthday was in April ?My guitar has been sitting there since April.shame on me. I have a million excuses why I haven’t started strumming.Some are legit.Some are not. …

90 – 90

90 – 90

August 11, 2014

It’s rainy.And it’s Monday.I’ll be singing The Carpenters song today.Not because I’m not down.I just like the song. I’m looking at the rain soaked pool outside.It hasn’t had much action this year.But, there it sits…patiently waiting for someone to jump in and enjoy. It won’t be me. I’m not a pool jumper in-er.I’m more of …

The Cellar

The Cellar

August 9, 2014

I loved my Gramma’s house. Walking into her place gave me a feeling like no other.It was pure unconditional love. Truly priceless. Everything about my Gramma’s house was wonderful.Everything. Except the cellar. I had a weird, unexplainable feeling every time I ventured into that cellar.We had to go down there if we wanted to take …

My Broken Lawnmower

My Broken Lawnmower

August 3, 2014

I love cutting the grass.I hate grocery shopping. I’m talking really really love and really really hate. My husband and I have a unwritten, never really talked about, just happened rule. I cut the grass.He grocery shops. It works.I’m happy.He’s happy. We have a lot of grass.That’s one of the reasons I’ve stay in this …

Priorities

Priorities

August 2, 2014

I’ve been away from home for 3 weeks.Just got back yesterday evening. We traveled by car so the ride was long but, I love a good road trip. After sitting in that car you think I would do something once I walked into the house.Something.Anything …? Nope.I found the recliner and parked myself there. So …

5 Years

5 Years

July 27, 2014

My brother celebrates 5 years tomorrow.5 years since he had Triple Bypass Surgery. It happens to be my youngest daughter’s birthday too. I warned my brother before surgery he better not leave me on that day because her birthday would be ruined forever.I’m glad he listened. I’m also glad a friend had reentered his life …

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