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bedtime quickie.

Just a quickie before I go to sleep… No no… not that kind of quickie. The dirty things post was last night. [Though I wouldn’t say no to that kind of quickie… alas, John is asleep and I’m going to need … Continue reading

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eight things that seem dirty but aren’t.

I have a dirty mind. I find the naughty and the dirty in everything. I guess that’s just the way I roll. Filthy… mind in the gutter… incredibly immature. Yep. That’s me. My favorite is unintentional dirty. Those accidental words or … Continue reading

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second best present.

I didn’t have many [any] suggestions when my family asked me what I wanted for Christmas so I had no idea what to expect when I unwrapped gifts from them on Christmas morning. But I was pleasantly surprised. I got a … Continue reading

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delicious traditions.

My family has traditions. Old ones, new ones… and nearly all of them attached to a special day – a holiday, a birthday, or another such special occasion that occurs once each year. And like lots of family traditions, many of … Continue reading

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oh rats – a poem.

We stopped at the red light, Garbage truck ahead. Sometimes they smell awful, But this one wasn’t bad. I said when the light changed, ‘Hey, don’t get so near!’ And that’s when we saw it. It fell out from the rear. … Continue reading

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wonders of the holiday season.

In the spirit of this ‘most wonderful’ time of the year, I have compiled a list of the most joyous aspects of the season. Please feel free to share yours. Top 8 Wonders of the Holiday Season It is painfully clear … Continue reading

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unexpected holiday joy.

This afternoon, less than two weeks until Christmas, we finally got our [fake] tree down from the attic. I should rephrase that. John got our tree down from the attic. I do not go up there. Ever. I did once … Continue reading

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dreadful conversation.

Every year, the conversation I dread sneaks up on me like a big bad stomach virus. Christmas. What do your kids want for Christmas? Where’s your list? You have a list, right? For everyone, right? What do you want for … Continue reading

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