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Lessons from 2019

Posted on 12/02/2019 by chick

I am not diabetic, but (duh) I feel better when I eat regular meals and limit the amount of simple carbohydrates that I consume. To comment on social media is to invite other people’s opinions, but to state a contrary … Continue reading →

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Do It Flamboyantly

Posted on 12/02/2019 by chick

To change one’s life: Start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions. William James This quote came from one of my quote books. I had flagged the quote with a sticky note, then left the book on my desk as a … Continue reading →

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That’s That

Posted on 12/01/2019 by chick

Now that my bedroom is fully furnished, it’s become my little den of peace. I am adamant about keeping it that way. In the morning I open up the shades and the drapes to let the sunshine in. At night … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Me

Posted on 11/30/2019 by chick

Present-Day Me is tired and struggling to keep up and only realized today that tomorrow is December 1, which means it’s time to start the Advent calendar. Uh-oh! Luckily, Former Me was thinking ahead when she put the Advent Calendar … Continue reading →

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Christmas To-Do List

Posted on 11/27/2019 by chick

Survive Thanksgiving Finish and order photo album Finish and order holiday card Make an Advent schedule (12/14 update: winging it.) Make and print Advent tickets (12/14 update: winging it.) Buy Advent gifts Set up tree Decorate tree Plan Christmas menu … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Friday Until It’s Friday

Posted on 11/27/2019 by chick

Dear Retailers: If your “Black Friday Deals start today,” they’re not Black Friday Deals, because it’s Wednesday. You don’t get to erase entire days of the year. I know you really want my Christmas dollars, but Friday is literally just … Continue reading →

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Natural-Born Punner

Posted on 11/26/2019 by chick

Livia: Your room looks so much better now. Mommy: Thanks. Your dad and I were sick of having a messy room. We don’t want to live like that anymore. Livia: Me neater. Get it? Neater.

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Note to Self

Posted on 11/24/2019 by chick

Things never to buy again: crayons, markers, colored pencils, gel pens, and erasers. Today I found so many of these things that I doubt we’ll ever be able to use them all up. The kids must have been hiding them … Continue reading →

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Living in a Bookcase

Posted on 11/23/2019 by chick

This morning I woke up in my new bed. I looked up at the shelves behind my head and reached up to touch them. It must have seemed like a strange thing to do, because my husband asked what I … Continue reading →

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Precious Words

Posted on 11/23/2019 by chick

Marshall: Can I have a Pop Tart? Mommy: No. You don’t need any extra treats. You’ve had two pieces of Halloween candy every day for weeks. That’s too many treats. Marshall: I’m not going to break the pattern now. Mommy: … Continue reading →

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