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I’m anchovies. And not everybody wants those hairy little things. If I was potato chips, I could go a lot more places, but I’m not.
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Taking a Break
I broke up with my music boyfriend last week. That is, I ended my music lessons. I’d intended to wait until the end of October, but by Friday I felt 100% certain about what I wanted to do. Plus, I … Continue reading
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Eyesight Over Money
On Monday, I had an eye doctor appointment. I would have preferred not to go out, because I was still sick. However, appointments are hard to get, so I put on my KN95 mask and hoped I wouldn’t sneeze in … Continue reading
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Trials and Tribulations
My hubby and I signed up for a free 7-day trial of Apple TV. I wanted to watch Foundation, and we thought it made sense to check out Apple TV’s other offerings now, with the goal of maybe trying to … Continue reading
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Crap Filters
Last week I was looking at the “buy free” options at the Ocean State Job Lot website. It was a crazy hodgepodge of things, including such gems as “Colorful Juggling Scarves 12 Pack” and “Cupping Therapy Set with Vacuum Pump.” … Continue reading
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Reassuring Record
On Friday I finished The Boston Globe‘s Mini Crossword in 8 seconds. That’s a new record. I realize that nobody else cares how fast I can solve the Mini, but to me it’s a sign that my brain is still … Continue reading
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Tiny Upside
One tiny upside of being sick is that it was a good excuse to skip my music lesson on Friday. Lately the lessons have been more stressful than fun, and I’m thinking about quitting. Weekly lessons feel like too much … Continue reading
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To Do This Weekend
I woke up late today. It was a poor start to the weekend. Not only am I feeling groggy, but having slept away a significant chunk of this day, there’s less weekend left to enjoy. It’s already well after noon, … Continue reading
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Paywall
Today I hit a paywall for two previously free NYT puzzles: Letter Boxed and the Mini. It put a damper on my day to have my usual round of puzzles cut short. I wasn’t terribly surprised by it, though. I’d … Continue reading
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