Old memories and first infatuations

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While watching the Olympic ice skating competition, the beloved husband was awed. He said, “I thought I was something when I learned to skate backwards.” Of course, my response was, “I spent most of my very short ice skating career sliding … Continue reading →

It’s not about the weather, it’s about the behaviors

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We are anticipating another huge snowstorm to come through Thursday. This isn’t a whiney post about that (although I could do that in a heartbeat!). It’s a series of observations on storm behavior. My apologizes to anyone in warmer climates but … Continue reading →

Time travel of a different kind

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Walking through the door, I was transported to a different time in my life. It was the smell of flowers bringing back my days as a floral designer. It was so real, I checked to see if I wore my ugly sensible … Continue reading →

Yearning for a good cuppa mochajoe

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Yesterday was another day of bad weather, cancellations and late starts — another day of no Starbucks for me. It’s not just about the coffee because you can make that at home. I enjoy their mocha latte. It’s perfect for … Continue reading →

Company’s coming, clean out the pantry!

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Family is coming to visit for a few days. I have learned it’s impossible to predict what they will want to eat. I no longer try. It’s a perfect time to visit all the favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. It’s … Continue reading →

SkillsUSA Championships 2014

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This was the week for our local Job Skills USA competition. It is held every year by our career and technical schools. I am a judge. The students are really awesome. They give a 5 to 7 minute demonstration of a … Continue reading →