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You Would Never Know

After not getting to sleep until well after 6am, I finally dragged myself out of bed a little after noon today. Looked outside, and you would never know we had a storm at all. I mean, yeah, the sidewalks are ... Continued
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Holy Thunderstorm, Batman!

I started to do this post about three hours ago when the storm first started moving through the area, in case I lost power. And then I was rudely interrupted by a tornado warning that lasted for over an hour (... Continued
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Well, That Was Different

The family party yesterday was considerably more volatile than my family normally gets. It ended not so well, which is why I didn't make it here yesterday for a post. So...late Happy Father's Day, and I hope ... Continued
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Too Much To Do, Yet Here I Sit

I'm leaving in less than an hour for the evening, followed by spending the night at my niece's house so I can ride with her to my sister's tomorrow for Father's Day. My mother also leaves tomorrow morning for ... Continued
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It’s A Music Kind of Day

After yesterday's non-storm, today has dawned sunny and considerably less miserably humid. So...I'm doing laundry and hanging it outside to dry, while listening to a couple of my favourite bands at ear-bleedin... Continued
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Work At Home Father’s Day

It's not so common where I come from, but it does happen. And I know in other parts of the world it's a lot more prevalent than here. So to those men among you who work from home, be it for an outside firm, f... Continued
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World Cup and NBA Finals

I really must apologize to the rest of the world...I inundate you with American football and hockey, and completely ignore the rest of sports. That's because I really don't like any others. Basketball I truly... Continued
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Recess At Work Day

You can't make this stuff up. So...depending on your time zone, this might not do you any good, but if you're still working you should immediately drop what you're doing and go outside to play for a few minute... Continued
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The Displays Are Here!

My jewelry displays came, and they are fabulous! The boards I bought for necklaces are thin enough that I can hook the earring cards above each hook, which means I can display sets together. The revolving ear... Continued
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Meet A Mate Week

I really wish I knew who came up with some of these. For those of you who are already in a relationship, good on you! For those who are not, this is your week to find someone. Of course, I didn't realize unt... Continued
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Lazy Day

I think I've actually accomplished a few things, but it feels like one of those days when all you do is lay on the couch and watch TV. Now that I think about it, though, I have done quite a few things. All my... Continued
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The New Router Arrived!

As advertised, it's a Netgear WNR1000v2. Now I just have to find the time when mom is NOT here to get her set up online. If I do it when she's here, she has this horrifying habit of "helping" me do things rel... Continued