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One Less Thing

Posted on 09/18/2021 by chick

I’ve had a reusable Target bag with a seam rip in it for years and years, and OMG that thing was such a nuisance. I couldn’t in good conscience throw it away, but I also didn’t want to use it, … Continue reading →

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Birthday Thoughts

Posted on 09/18/2021 by chick

My birthday was this week. It arrived while I was sleeping, and it left while I was sleeping. Is that a metaphor? It was my 49th birthday. I am on the cusp of 50. As I’ve repeatedly told my husband, … Continue reading →

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Mandi Zandi

Posted on 09/15/2021 by chick

Mandi Zandi’s handy candy dropped in the desert, and now it’s sandy. Sandy candy’s not so dandy. I feel bad for Mandi Zandi. Livia and I wrote this rhyme together, for no other reason than it seemed like a fun … Continue reading →

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Mostly Bright Side Today

Posted on 09/13/2021 by chick

Marshall’s Covid test came back negative, and he can return to school tomorrow. Yay! My husband got our well pump replaced today, and for soooooo much less than the price he was quoted the other day (good job, Honey!). Unfortunately … Continue reading →

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No Gnews Is Good Gnews

Posted on 09/11/2021 by chick

I could forget that it’s 9/11 and make it through the entire day without being sad, if the country would allow me to (it won’t). But, at least the front page of the newspaper is devoted to that old psychic … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts

Posted on 09/09/2021 by chick

I found out today that my new neighbor went to Boston University and graduated two years after I did. It’s not unusual to run into another BU alum (it’s a large school), or even that unusual to meet one who … Continue reading →

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The Past is Present

Posted on 09/06/2021 by chick

I haven’t been getting any new e-mail from one of my e-mail accounts. My husband says it’s because the e-mail provider has changed servers and my e-mail settings have to be updated accordingly. That makes sense, but can he explain … Continue reading →

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No Need to Rush

Posted on 09/03/2021 by chick

Are you wondering if your life’s mission is complete? If you’re still alive, the answer is no. When I first encountered the preceding quote, it struck me as comforting. How nice it would be to believe that I had a … Continue reading →

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Change the Channel

Posted on 09/02/2021 by chick

Regarding intrusive thoughts: The brain is supposed to respond to a threat by making us pay more attention to it as if it’s a saber tooth tiger. The problem is it’s a false alarm. I guess a good analogy would … Continue reading →

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Everything Multiplies

Posted on 09/01/2021 by chick

Everything multiplies. Not necessarily literally, of course, and not without exceptions, but as a general principle, everything you allow or invite into your life is likely to increase and spread. Tendencies grow stronger. Habits extend themselves into unexpected places. Things … Continue reading →

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