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All By Myself
The long expected day finally arrived; the day when their dad came to get them for over a month; the day when they find out that all his promises are true or not. I don't like putting them in that...
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Vacationing the Groupon Way
Have you heard of Groupon? When I first heard of it, my friend ABW was trying to use hers up before moving back to Texas. I was unsure about them. Now, I know that they are a great way to go on...
View ArticleThings Keep Changing
I started this blog almost six year ago. And, yes, it has been dormant for a bit. This is mostly because of Facebook.Before Facebook, if my kids did something silly or interesting or if I felt I had...
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Things I Miss About You
It's 7 a.m. and by now I would have texted you "Good morning". It seems strange that two people who lived so far apart could become so integral in each other's lives, yet we did. I'm going to miss our...
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The Cardinal
Every morning on my walks, I see a cardinal. This morning he followed me for quite some time. Although I have my phone with me, I am never fast enough to capture a picture of him. However, it gives me...
View Article1212
We always used to note when we saw 11:11 on the clock or 1111 in an address. It was our thing. It was something that Peggy had shared with me and I had shared with you. It was our way of letting each...
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Packing Lunches
You and I were a predictable couple. We woke at the same time every morning, texted good morning conversations until we could no longer procrastinate getting up, followed the same morning routines,...
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The Left Hand to My Right
I took one of those online quizzes on Facebook about which part of the brain I use the most. According to the test I use both halves equally. I posted the results and one of your former bosses and...
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Let's Try This Again
I am not sure how many posts I have started that try to give an example of the craziness known as the thoughts that run through my mind. Let's try again, today.This morning, I got up early like I...
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OLW - FORWARD
Now that 2015 is here, I find myself reflecting on 2014 and trying to choose a word to direct my life. A lot as happened this year and I want to move on. Since July my main goal was to accept the hand...
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Not Last
That's right. I ran/walked a 5K race today, and I was not last. In fact, I was seventh.When I signed up for the race, I knew it would be cold, but I didn't expect the icy day that ended up happening....
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Road Trip Anyone?
As a teacher, I am very much looking forward to summer break. The kids and I have lots of plans. What are your plans for this summer? Are you planning a road trip? Will your kiddos be going along? Do...
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A Year Later
I would like to thank everyone who helped me through this past year. A year ago today I lost my other half. It was one of the most heart crushing losses I have ever experienced. Bobby brought me so...
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A Meaningful Lunch
My mom doesn't live too far away but we only see each other three to four times a month. Sometimes I drive to her, sometimes we meet at the movies and many times she drives to where I live to eat at...
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What to Cook? What to Cook?
This summer found me being a bit lazy, especially because I was on vacation for three weeks and my youngest was away for three weeks. So imagine six weeks of not cooking when the little one asks,...
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OLW - GROW
It's that time again, time to reflect on the past year and decide what kind of progress I've made. My word for the year was FORWARD. Even though I didn't write about it at all, I feel I have managed to...
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But You Are so White!
I've heard that many times in my life, and today wasn't much different.It's actually a funny story. There is a girl who calls me mom. I never did get a chance to officially become her mom because Bobby...
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A Picture's Worth a Thousand Words
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I guess that's so. When you look at photos taken by Ansel Adams or Annie Liebowitz, they definitely tell a story. The only difference between your photos...
View ArticleReason #2367 Why I Don't Sleep
I was asleep until my cell phone rang. It was my house phone calling. Why is my house phone calling? Hello? Hello? James is that you? ClickMe: (debating whether to get up or not and finally getting up...
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The Mistress of Make Do
One of my favorite online/TV people is Ree Drummond - AKA The Pioneer Woman. When I need something tasty, I often choose her recipes over those of other celebrities like Martha Stewart or Ina Garten....
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Here I Am - Three Years Later
It's interesting how it still hurts to really talk about how much I miss you. However, it does get better. Everyday I feel better. When you first left so suddenly, the pain was so strong, crippling,...
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I Love a Giveaway
Doodling, Tangling, Zentangling....I've been doing these for years. Last year I joined the Tangle It! Pattern Club. It's a great source of inspiration. The folks there are Ah-Mazing!Well,...
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I'm Baaack...At Least for a Bit
Long time no post. So what brings me back? Quirky Dutch Summer.Week 1 has me making my own art journal. This sent me on a field trip to Hobby Lobby where I found quite a deal on journals, canvases and...
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Story Time
It's been a long time since I told a proper "Annemarie" story so here is today's antics.You see this dress. I love this dress. I got a deal on it. I think I have worn it once before. I like it because...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Floor Clean
Today we got our kitchen floor VERY clean. You too can get your floor clean by following these steps:1) Decide to wash your face before going to bed.2) Look for a washcloth in the laundry room.3)...
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