Monthly Archives: December 2013

Goodbye 2013

Today I’m grateful that I survived 2013.  Usually I can’t zero in on a tough year, but this one, oh boy.  It seemed like every time we turned around we had another challenge tossed our way right up until today, … Continue reading

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Chance Encounter

Today I am grateful for bumping into someone.  No, I’m not talking about with the grocery cart, or my car.  I knew you thought I was going there.  I’m talking about the chance encounter, where you see someone unexpected at … Continue reading

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Energy

Today I am grateful for energy.  After being belted with a nasty stomach virus and out of commission for three days, I am finally feeling something close to my former energy.  I was a bit worn out from slinging hash … Continue reading

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Toilet Paper

Today I am grateful for toilet paper!  Two-ply!  I’d be even more grateful for four-ply, but if two is the highest they’ll go, I’ll take it.  When I worked as a property management assistant and the cleaning service stocked the … Continue reading

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Cozy Blankets

Today I am grateful for cozy blankets.  Soft, fluffy blankets are always nice, but when you’re sick, they take on a new meaning of comfort and home.  Do not get this!  Wash your hands.  Sanitize yourself.  I haven’t felt this … Continue reading

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Christmas Miseries

Today I am grateful for my pillow.  I don’t plan on getting off of it all day unless I’m sprinting to the Master Bath.  The Christmas of 2013 miseries that affected most of my local family have now found me.  … Continue reading

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It’s a Wonderful Life

I was unable to post this yesterday, due to poltergeist inhabiting my system.  I’m glad I was able to get it in today. Today I am grateful for the old movie, Frank Capra’s, It’s A Wonderful Life.   You really have … Continue reading

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Chaos at Christmas

Today I am grateful for chaos.  We host our kids and families on Christmas Eve, starting in the early afternoon and ending when the adults can’t take anymore.  My house looks like a wrecking ball came through, did a 180 … Continue reading

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Explanation for the blurry pics. . .low lighting. . .bad camera operator who should have worn glasses. . .and good shit!

We started drinking Kahlua and coffee seriously in Jakarta. John trained the staff at his favorite restaurant to make it and each time they brought him one he’d say, “This is GOOD SHIT!” Soon they would drop by and say, … Continue reading

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Pour a stiff drink and these will all look better!

Dining room table set for a soup dinner with my book club.

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