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Bah Humbug, Microsoft!
I bought a new computer a while back. It came with Windows 10, so that’s what I’ve been using for the last year or more. Windows 10 is very tablet-oriented, which I guess makes sense, since the computer has a … Continue reading
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Catching a Fox
We saw a fox in the yard the other day. We ran outside with our cameras hoping to get a picture. The fox was moving fast, though, so I didn’t stop to put on shoes. I didn’t think I’d be … Continue reading
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State of Mind
I have been so distracted lately. I can’t seem to stay focused long enough to finish anythi
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We Won!
I had thought we were nearly done with our IRS ordeal back in March, but I was wrong. Everything got stalled again. Our next step was to get a tax advocate. It took months for the tax advocate to gather … Continue reading
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Ugh. Clowns.
It’s Christmas Eve and I ought to have upbeat Christmas songs stuck in my head, but what do I have instead? “Send in the Clowns”
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Oopsie
OK, so I didn’t get quite as much done as I had hoped. But I watched two Christmas movies, and I remembered the gift for the kids’ Advent calendar. Oh, and I ate kale. On purpose!
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To Do Today
My goals for today are simple. Sleep in (mission accomplished!) Solve the Saturday crossword puzzle (mission accomplished! It took about an hour, as did Friday’s puzzle.) Solve the Sunday crossword puzzle (done!) Shop for additional decoration needs, such as gold … Continue reading
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Waiting and Waiting
A little over a week ago I sent a short story to be critiqued by an author acquaintance of mine. I checked my e-mail every day, eager to see her response, but as of yesterday I hadn’t heard anything from … Continue reading
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Beyond Reason
Listen, I like concerts, but ticket prices have gotten out of hand. I was just shopping for tickets to see Tom Petty in Hartford, and they wanted close to $350 for two tickets plus fees. These were no-frills seats, not … Continue reading
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Resistance Is Futile
One by one, however slowly and painfully, the Christmas tasks get done. I have a niece who is still very young, and every year I buy her a personalized Christmas ornament. Etsy is my go-to source for these ornaments, and … Continue reading