Monthly Archives: June 2021

Some of the Books Gotta Go

Posted on 06/30/2021 by chick

Buying books makes me feel good, and owning books makes me feel good. Every new book brings the hope of new information to be learned, new worlds to be discovered, new characters to fall in love with, and new authors … Continue reading →

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SITY: Survivors

Posted on 06/29/2021 by chick

Many of the plants in my yard are aggressive spreaders, and I often characterize them as battling one another for dominance, especially as new plants arrive and join the fray. But there don’t seem to be any major losers in … Continue reading →

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You Get What You Get

Posted on 06/28/2021 by chick

When the kids complain about not getting exactly what they want, I say, ” You get what you get and you don’t get upset.” I learned this handy saying from a Pinkalicious book. Occasionally I use it in the past … Continue reading →

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Reading Report: Late June 2021

Posted on 06/27/2021 by chick

I finally finished The Unfinished World by Amber Sparks, which is a great relief, because how ironic the title would have been if the book had turned out to be an unfinished one! The short stories in this collection are … Continue reading →

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Random June Thoughts

Posted on 06/26/2021 by chick

I know from experience that when the number of posts in my drafts folder exceeds 20, it means that my mental state is poor. The higher the number, the worse the mental state. Currently I am at 31. That’s bad. … Continue reading →

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Gummy

Posted on 06/20/2021 by chick

My eyes are dry and gummy today. That’s because I wore makeup yesterday. No matter how carefully I remove my eye makeup before going to sleep, some of it stays there and works its way into my eyes overnight. I … Continue reading →

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For the Sake of Science

Posted on 06/18/2021 by chick

I was slightly concerned that I might have touched a poison ivy plant while taking pictures of flowers one day this week. So, afterward I washed my hands extra carefully and cleaned off my camera with a disposable wipe, just … Continue reading →

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Hobbies

Posted on 06/17/2021 by chick

When it comes to hobbies, there are, I think, roughly three types of people in this world: Those who have no hobbies and depend on other people and mass media to amuse themselves. Those who have one or two hobbies … Continue reading →

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A Break in the Routine

Posted on 06/16/2021 by chick

Today turned into an active day. I had intended to stay home, like usual, but my hubby talked me into going to the library. Not only did we have three boxes plus a bag of books to donate, but we … Continue reading →

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Swimsuit Shopping Stinks

Posted on 06/13/2021 by chick

There are few things more difficult than finding an appropriate swimsuit for a girl who has grown out of children’s and tween clothing sizes but is not yet a teenager. I have shopped both in-store and online. Shopping online is … Continue reading →

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