Category: Deep Thoughts
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Fading history
I rarely watch the local news. I stick to national cable news channels and reading from selected sources on the internet. But, tonight, I decided to turn on the NBC news. I don’t know what prompted me to do so – I was in the middle of a new Hallmark Christmas movie. (And people who…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2016) – Day 9: You Brought This On Yourselves!
Yesterday afternoon, I turned away from all interactive media – social or otherwise – and watched Christmas movies on Hallmark. Then I took myself to a local theatre, turned off my phone, and watched The Girl on the Train. (Another post for another day.) My blood pressure had already been going up pretty steadily over the…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2016) – Day 8: Election Day
Once again, I must tell you how much I love my little suburb. We boarder Chicago. In fact, 119th Street, which is only about 4 blocks from my house, is the city line. If you are driving West on 119th St, you’re in Chicago. If you are driving East, you’re in Blue Island. We’re ethnically…
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Just when we thought it was safe to forget algebra…
I was at the convenience store up the block earlier today. I’m a “loyalty” member there and I’d earned a free coffee – any kind, any size. But, I don’t drink coffee. So, I turned and shouted to everyone in the store, “Hey! Who wants a free coffee?!” A couple of people looked at me…
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Less is More: 2016 is the Year of Declutter
This is the year that I’ve decided to get off my ass and get things done. It’s time. Regular readers of my blog (Thanks to all 3 of you!) may remember a post I wrote a while back called “Confessions of a Pack Rat (who is the daughter of a pack rat who is also…
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NaBloPoMo (11/2014) – Day 24: Haiku 2
There once was a time Peace and love seemed abundant But now it seems lost
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NaBloPoMo (11/2014) – Day 23: Memories
I am what I call a Recovering Recovering Catholic. I wrote about it once here. In essence, I was raised Catholic. I stopped going to church for many, many years. Then 5 years ago, I returned. And I stayed. The main reason was because of one particular priest. (You can read more about why he’s…
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2013 in review
Well, friends, this has been an interesting year, hasn’t it? As it was for most, this year was filled with ups and downs for me. But, in the grand scheme of things, 2013 was a better year than I had anticipated. I was a bit shocked by that realization, to be honest. I guess it’s…
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It’s not really Christmas until…
It’s the holiday season. Christmas is upon us and soon we’ll be celebrating the start of a new year. However, I found it very odd that I really hadn’t been feeling “Christmas-y”. Now, don’t go giving me any of your “Bah Humbug” crap. I have plenty of Christmas spirit! I’ve been enjoying the cheesy movies…
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When I least expect it…
So, the other day I was at Costco. My glasses were ready and, since I do so very much enjoy being able to see, I went as soon as they called me. Of course, being who I am, I can’t just pick up the glasses and then leave. Oh, no. I must browse. Even if…
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