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Living Life by the Book

Posted on 07/30/2007 by chick

I am grateful for books. We all have to live in the Real World. I am grateful for books that let me escape for a while from the Real World and its limitations. The Real World is also full of … Continue reading →

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Positive Cattitude

Posted on 07/29/2007 by chick

I am grateful for my cats. People say that cats are aloof. Maybe some cats are, but not mine. One of them is always trying to sneak onto my lap. The other prefers simply to sit nearby, but he trills … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stories

Posted on 07/29/2007 by chick

Thinking back to my post about blog-writing being a trap (One Hundred), it occurs to me that part of the purpose of my blog is self-improvement. If I say publicly that I’m going to do something, I usually follow through. … Continue reading →

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Super Easy Rice ‘n’ Beans

Posted on 07/28/2007 by chick

I know there will be many times that I regret “inventing” this recipe, but for the last few weeks it has been a lifesaver. We don’t have time to cook, but we don’t want to waste money or ruin our … Continue reading →

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B-ing Grateful

Posted on 07/28/2007 by chick

I am grateful for beer. As Ben Franklin said, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” I am also grateful for Ben Franklin. I wonder if he was drunk as he stood out there … Continue reading →

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Disappointment

Posted on 07/27/2007 by chick

I woke up with an incredible idea one day during my vacation. It was so funny that I was smiling all around my morning breath. I said to myself, “This is a kick-ass story idea!” So I made a mental … Continue reading →

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My Faithful Reader

Posted on 07/27/2007 by chick

I am grateful for my Faithful Reader. He’s the only person who knows I have a blog and if he didn’t read it then no one would. Life without him would be at least 100 times worse than I think … Continue reading →

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A Lesson in Gratitude

Posted on 07/26/2007 by chick

If there’s anyone in the world who should be thankful, it is I. How could anyone with a life as comfortable as mine ever be unhappy? I dunno. It must be a case of ingratitude. So, until I start feeling … Continue reading →

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I Got It Covered

Posted on 07/26/2007 by chick

I bought a slip cover for my Faithful Reader’s recliner, not because the chair is ugly, but rather because it’s leather and CATS + LEATHER = SCRATCHED-UP PIECE OF DUMPSTER FOOD You’d think that with a price tag of close … Continue reading →

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Retreat

Posted on 07/25/2007 by chick

When times get tough, I often retreat into a favorite book. That’s what I’m going to do now, though I won’t say no to a mojito or two, and if you know someone with a private beach, I’m all ears.

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