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I saw something the other day that has really made me think ( Read more... )

At forty years old, I have had what one might only call an epiphany. Or perhaps several ( Read more... )

So about a month and a half ago, against my will and my better judgment, I turned 40.

Forty. Forty. It's insane. I feel like I should still be at Townley Elementary School, in Mrs. Schober's fourth grade class, struggling through learning long division ( Read more... )

My day in a nutshell:( Help! I'm in a nutshell! How did I get into this bloody great big nutshell? What kind of shell has a nut like this? )

☂ It's the anniversary of the Allies invasion of Normandy, but more to the point of this post, it's my wedding anniversary. Thirteen years ago, Nolankyle and I were married and then proceeded to re-enact storming the beaches of France and a World War II-like battle for the next four years. Fortunately, we achieved peace just shy of nuclear detonation. ( Read more... )

After thinking that today would be chock full of STUFF that I had to do, I find myself home, sipping on a homemade cafe mocha, and sitting ( Read more... )

As a writer, an actress, an artist and a fellow human being, I receive at least a rudimentary form of criticism for everything I do. Whether it's a review for one of my stories, someone who doesn't buy one of my bags, a raised eyebrow at one of my watercolors, or not getting cast when I audition, being criticized is tough ( Read more... )

I made heart-shaped strawberry cake truffles today for a little valentine dance soiree we're attending this evening ( Read more... )

tracyj23 , in her last post, suggested a more positive and thankful tone for posting. She wasn't speaking to me personally I don't think, but it was a good suggestion nonetheless.  When I'm not thinking about it, I tend toward the negative.  The sardonic... the sarcastic.

Not that that doesn't have its place. Because you know, I wouldn't be me without all ( Read more... )