If you read my posts on this blog, you will note I am addicted to current events and the latest ‘news updates.’ This week, while writing, I have been listening to TruTV and the Casey Anthony Trial. Looking at her, with her puffed up lips, smirks, and laughter – occasionally, I can’t help being a …
I’m in an online writers group that is most supportive and helpful. This week one of the subjects is Elevator, and so here I go with a brief, true story: “Phillip, just stay on the elevator sweetie. Don’t step off. It will come back down and I’ll be right here waiting for you.” Listening to …
I suppose it was not by choice, but truly the embarrassment he brought to himself and others. I was getting just a bit sick of hearing about Anthony Weiner and his — dare I say it — ‘weiner pride.’ Today, in my opinion only, he appeared a bit arrogant when he resigned. In the background …
Today was the day…the day for weigh-in at Weight Watchers. This week has been a crazy week, driving to North Carolina to visit a dear friend — in fact, my best of the best friend! Unfortunately, she had to work, so I found myself simply relaxing — something that I rarely do! I kept telling …
Approximately two, perhaps three, years ago I bought a new vacuum. The latest and greatest Oreck vacuum – designed for ease and simplicity during household chores. For a few months, it worked beautifully — then, the drama started! A clog that would not clear. I took it to my local Oreck dealership. Repairs needed to …
Today is June 11, 2011. I have been on Weight Watchers for over three months now, losing 13.6 pounds. It is so exciting to see the weight loss, to open the closet and try on clothes I haven’t been able to wear before. Many still have tags on them. I suppose opening my closet, finding …
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