Category Archives: Daily life

Yes, I’m Guilty

Posted on November 2, 2020 by

One thing I’m constantly battling is procrastination, and I’ve discovered that I avoid tasks by engaging in several activities that bring me joy, although the time, money, and/or calories may or may not be good for me. So this week, … Continue reading →

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Three Stories For Your Consideration

Posted on October 30, 2020 by

I wrote a longer post earlier in the week to post for today, but I got to thinking: It’s Halloween tomorrow, so I decided that I would take a moment and ask for comments  on no less than three supernatural … Continue reading →

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Searching for the Real Me

Posted on September 7, 2020 by

This week’s topic was one I proposed: If someone were to look at your internet search history, what conclusions might that person draw about you? I viewed my browsing history recently, and it looks like most of my online time … Continue reading →

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Did You Fall Down the Stairs?

Posted on August 27, 2020 by

What was that noise? And why won’t you answer? By Jeff Salter [Note: One of many “frights” I’ve experienced in my eventful life. I posted this on Facebook in 2017, when it originally occurred. But, believe it or not — … Continue reading →

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Guest: Kristen Lamb

Posted on July 17, 2020 by

Kristen and I have been Facebook Friends for years and yet wires crossed. I have been trying to get her in for an interview for some time, but once we made contact, it worked. BOY, did it work! Kristen could … Continue reading →

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Summertime, and the Writin’ Is Easy…Not

Posted on July 10, 2020 by

How has the uniqueness of the Summer of 2020 affected our writings so far? With me, it’s been devastating, Back in April, I posted on trying to get my act together for a ‘new normal’. I realize that phrase has … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, big plans, Daily life, Dealing with stress, decisions, experiences, Family, Miscellaneous, summer, time management, Tonette Joyce, writing | 8 Comments

Get a Nice Appointment Book

Posted on June 3, 2020 by

What do you constantly need reminding of? What an easy question to answer! I have to be reminded of almost everything. Of course there are a few things I can remember. I know that I have a ladies’ luncheon every … Continue reading →

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What Was I Supposed to Do?

Posted on June 1, 2020 by

This week’s topic of discussion: What is something for which you constantly need reminding?  I’ve been a list-maker for many years, and I always have a calendar or two nearby. Both habits sprang from a string of embarrassing events which … Continue reading →

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New Normal Hasn’t Set In Yet

Posted on April 24, 2020 by

So here I am, in quarantine most of the time, but still busier than I expected, even though it is now just The Husband and me at home. Phone calls and texts; Son #2 in and out of the hospital, … Continue reading →

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Get Ready For Spring

Posted on April 17, 2020 by

“What do you do to welcome/get ready for spring?” Like for everyone else, things are a bit different this year, due to the novel Covid virus. But here is what hasn’t changed. I’m cleaning out closets, getting rid of clothes … Continue reading →

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