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Four More Times

Posted on 08/25/2018 by chick

The kids went to the dentist for a check-up earlier this week. The dentist gave my husband some shocking news: Marshall has only four baby teeth left. Now the Tooth Fairy is sad, because she will only be able to … Continue reading →

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Mess Maker

Posted on 08/19/2018 by chick

Today was a house-cleaning day. The kids’ room was particularly messy. I asked them to help me clean it. They did help, I’m happy to say, but apparently they thought the work was too hard. “I’m dying,” wailed poor Marshall … Continue reading →

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Palindrome Days

Posted on 08/18/2018 by chick

Last night, as I was writing in my journal, I realized something special about the date (8/17/18). It’s a palindrome (81718). My next thought was that palindromic dates must occur all the time, so no big deal. But, after thinking … Continue reading →

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From the Library

Posted on 08/16/2018 by chick

My husband kindly stopped by the library and picked up the books I had ordered. They are… Wit’s End by Karen Joy Fowler: I didn’t love The Jane Austen Book Club, which is probably Fowler’s best known work, so I’m … Continue reading →

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Not the Same

Posted on 08/15/2018 by chick

Today I am reminded about how we cannot judge other people’s situations and experiences by our own. Yesterday morning I slathered the kids with sunscreen, as usual, and sent them on their merry way to day camp. The weather was … Continue reading →

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Decisions, Decisions

Posted on 08/12/2018 by chick

I am always hearing about books that I might like. Of the ones I hear about, only a fraction still seem good after shopping for them online and reading the reviews. That’s a good thing, though. I’d never find time … Continue reading →

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Bad Keyboards

Posted on 08/06/2018 by chick

I use two laptop computers. I have my personal laptop (on which I do all my online shopping, writing, and social media), and my work laptop (on which I do work only). I know some people think I’m crazy for … Continue reading →

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Eggsaggerated Fears

Posted on 08/05/2018 by chick

Right around the time that our wild black raspberry bush stopped fruiting, the blackberries started to ripen. At first, it was just a few berries per day, then a few more. So, for the last few weeks, I’ve been eating … Continue reading →

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10 Positive Thoughts

Posted on 08/04/2018 by chick

To make up for some recent negative posts, I’m going to post some positives. I just finished my 27th book of the year. I am more than halfway toward my goal of reading 52 books for the year. It is … Continue reading →

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Ten Stupid Reasons

Posted on 08/03/2018 by chick

I’m highly motivated at work. If I see a problem, particularly if it’s one that wastes a lot of time and energy, I want to fix it. I’m willing to do what’s necessary to fix it, even if it creates … Continue reading →

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