Category Archives: writing

oatmeal cookie fudge bars.

I have a problem with baking for special occasions. I have amassed so many dessert recipes [mostly on Pinterest] that I rarely bring the same dessert twice. Every occasion, I try something new. Some have been good. A couple were complete failures … Continue reading

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fiction friday 1: roses are blue

I have been wanting to do this since my very first blog post. And now… I’m finally going to do it. I am. I swear I really am. I think I was scared I’d be making promises I couldn’t keep. … Continue reading

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my thanksgiving recap.

You may remember Aunt Dumbass from this post. I almost couldn’t wait to see her today and discover new levels of dumbassery. But it was not to be. Dreams shattered. While sitting in ridiculously excessive traffic, I texted my sister, … Continue reading

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six word story: stubbornness.

I thought I’d give this a go. Six words… I can do that. Probably. Nicola at Sometimes Stellar Storyteller runs a weekly challenge called Six Word Story. A new prompt is posted weekly and it works like this (from her site): All … Continue reading

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I wanted you to kiss me.

Hello love… The day we met, I wanted you to kiss me. And for days after that perfect night, I could not stop thinking about kissing you – imagining it, wishing for it, dying to have it. I could think … Continue reading

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three quotes three days: day 3.

Day 3! (Okay, it’s well past midnight — I’m late!) I’m just going to post the quotes for today. I think I’ve challenged enough people! I had fun finding and posting quotes (and I have fun answering questions on those other … Continue reading

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map of me.

After reading the Writing 101 assignment about maps, I spent hours following roads in Google Maps street view looking for inspiration. I think I covered nine states and parts of four countries and relived years of my life. But inspiration never happened. … Continue reading

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three quotes three days: day 2.

Day 2! For those I challenge – no pressure, no obligation! I sometimes get overwhelmed with challenges and can’t keep up! I’m just picking bloggers I find interesting and want to link for others — whether you choose to participate … Continue reading

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