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Growing up we had a few pets, we had Cindy, a Golden Retriever purchased to save us in the Fire Island waves… she hated water. We had Spiro (after Spiro Agnew) he mewed a lot and only liked my sister. My first real pet was Bozo he was a Yorkie, he came with a raincoat,Continue reading “swoon 12”

I do not plan on retiring… partly because I fear I will never be able to afford to keep the lifestyle I like living…partly because I have no faith that the current administration will leave any of my social security money there for me…partly because I have a very nice situation where I do notContinue reading “swoon 11”

Sometimes after a more serious swoon day you need a swoon of just sweetness and warmth. Wishing you a day where you see things in the most positive light and experience all things good.

I was listening to the radio the other day and someone was describing their grandma as having the strength of an ox. They said she was selfless, she was a giver, and she never needed anything. Swoon. Swoon. Swoon. Later that day I had a coffee with a friend. She told me about her sister.Continue reading “swoon 10”

There are things you learn in college (and grad school if you go that route), but I think it’s at your first job… real money making, 401K, and paid vacation job…that is where you can really learn the ropes. If you do it at your first job, you hit the lottery, if it takes aContinue reading “swoon 9”

My daughter is my hero… she makes me completely insane, we fight like crazy, she is both my protector and my gray hair. My steadfast soldier, my voice of reason, my reminder that even when dealt a shitty hand, you can rise up again. During her junior year in college she decided to reach outContinue reading “swoon 8”

Being right outside the doors of our national chain craft store before it opens is key. If I do this, and I don’t shop for unnecessary (but very coveted) glitter and crafting supplies, I might only have to wait on the line for 30 minutes. I am not sure how these stores stay in business,Continue reading “day seven”

I am getting a fish and I am naming it Harriet. I recently saw the movie Harriet and am now a super fan. I do this. I know nothing (due to my resistance to actually learn anything during my formal education years), then I see a movie, read an article, or see a play… andContinue reading “day six”

My little man and I used to do a lot of reading before I walked him to school. I had an hour between when his mom dropped him off and when we needed to get out the door. Avoiding screens and trying to engage with him, Dr. Seuss became our buddy. Getting the little guyContinue reading “fb flashback”

I am a Survivor fan… I have watched every single season. Watching the new season’s first episode of all winners really struck a nerve. Amber a mom of four young daughters said the very thing I thought to myself many moons ago… when I was filling in my application for the show. “Being back onContinue reading “day five”