Monthly Archives: July 2007

A Lesson in Gratitude

Posted on 07/26/2007 by chick

If there’s anyone in the world who should be thankful, it is I. How could anyone with a life as comfortable as mine ever be unhappy? I dunno. It must be a case of ingratitude. So, until I start feeling … Continue reading →

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I Got It Covered

Posted on 07/26/2007 by chick

I bought a slip cover for my Faithful Reader’s recliner, not because the chair is ugly, but rather because it’s leather and CATS + LEATHER = SCRATCHED-UP PIECE OF DUMPSTER FOOD You’d think that with a price tag of close … Continue reading →

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Retreat

Posted on 07/25/2007 by chick

When times get tough, I often retreat into a favorite book. That’s what I’m going to do now, though I won’t say no to a mojito or two, and if you know someone with a private beach, I’m all ears.

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Recipe for Happiness

Posted on 07/25/2007 by chick

1 Beautiful beach all to myself 1 Comfortable beach chair 1 Ice-cold mojito 1 Nothing to do Mix, enjoy, and use as necessary.

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Back in Black

Posted on 07/24/2007 by chick

I had a great time on vacation, but as we drove back to Real Life, I felt the mantle of depression settling right back onto my shoulders. There’s only one cure for such a black mood. A lobotomy. Just kidding. … Continue reading →

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The End

Posted on 07/23/2007 by chick

I finished Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows last night at about midnight. Grade: A+ J.K. Rowling gets the biggest, brightest, and best A+ that I can give. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is a great book and a … Continue reading →

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Holding on to Harry

Posted on 07/22/2007 by chick

Some mysteries have been cleared up, but there are still so many things that must be done by the end of the book and I don’t know how J.K. is going to squeeze them all into the last 12 chapters. … Continue reading →

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Chapter 18

Posted on 07/21/2007 by chick

Here I am at the end of Chapter 18 and I’m tired. I don’t know how much more I can read tonight, certainly not much more than an hour or two’s worth. I’m about halfway through and there seem to … Continue reading →

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Time Flies

Posted on 07/21/2007 by chick

Twelve chapters in and I’m just barely able to close the book long enough to write about it. Harry’s crazy. They’re all crazy. If they get caught . . . I have to go read some more. See you at … Continue reading →

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The Book So Far

Posted on 07/21/2007 by chick

It’s an immediate roller-coaster ride, full of action and suspense. There have already been some deaths, including an important character, but I doubt he’s really dead. I think I see how he could have survived, but I won’t spoil anything … Continue reading →

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