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Ten One-Word Book Titles

Back in March I was offered the challenge of coming up with a list of favorite books with one-word titles. I never got around to posting my list. Oops. But here it is now. “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman (favorite one-word … Continue reading

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Day 57: Make Way for Children

I took Marshall with me for a short walk today. I should always take a kid with me when I walk on the road. Drivers actually slowed down and practically drove in the middle of the road to put more … Continue reading

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Day 56: Escape Through Music

I am finding some of Philip Glass’s compositions to be therapeutic to play on the piano lately. It’s a type of music that is rhythmic and repetitive, and not very melodic. People either love it or hate it. I sincerely … Continue reading

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Day 55: And Today Is . . .

Me today: Tomorrow is Friday? But that would mean today is Thursday. Is today Thursday? OMG, today is Thursday. I had no idea.

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Day 54: At Last, Groceries

Today my husband went to BJ’s and bought some groceries. We have eggs again. And crackers. If only we had a little fresh fruit (which BJ’s is not good for), it would be like heaven. Oh, well. One of us … Continue reading

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Day 53: Walking

I am out of shape, and I need to get more fresh air and sunshine. Today I went for a walk on my driveway again and counted my steps. It is roughly 125 steps from the garage door to the … Continue reading

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Day 52: Lists, Lists, Lists

Yesterday I finished my book, but that was the only task I was able to cross off my weekend to-do list for the day. Today, to make up for yesterday’s laziness, I cleaned the downstairs bathroom and part of the … Continue reading

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Day 51: List Continued

In yesterday’s post I talked about my weekend to-do list. Writing blog posts was #19 on the list, and once I am done writing this post, I will be able to cross it off. I will also be able to … Continue reading

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Day 50: Lists

I made a list of things to do this weekend. I did about half of the tasks today, which is pretty good. If I do at least half of what’s left on the list tomorrow, I’ll consider that to be … Continue reading

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Day 49: Yard

Today, to get some exercise, I walked up and down my driveway until I’d done 1,000 steps. It was an arbitrary number, and not any great distance, but it felt good to reach it. Then I wandered around the yard, … Continue reading

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