Random Thoughts
Clothing manufacturers should have to agree on standard sizes. A person shouldn’t swim in a size 10 from one brand and not be able to pull a 10 from another brand over their body.
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The Cat in the Lap
The last time I wrote about Cuddles, he was recovering from a fairly serious issue. That was in March. Now, you’d never know it happened. He’s his old self.
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Fashion Compassion
My fashion sense – if I ever had any – has abandoned me.
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Proudly Launching a New Book: Trade Up
It’s been my goal to write fiction. Now, finally, my first fiction work is out.
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Buzzers Against Shoplifters
Derek and I ran a few daytime errands together a couple of weeks ago. It was a rare moment when neither of us was busy with work. He needed a specific power cord for his motorcycle. And there was a sweet deal on Google Pixel 7 phones that we’d been waiting for at the Rogers store.
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Battle of the Work Locations
In this corner, the theory that humans are not meant to work from home. That it can be bad for our mental health and lead to social isolation, a lack of exercise, and unhealthy eating habits. Psychologists warn that it’s not a good way for young people to begin their working lives.
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Babes Boycotting Booze
Add this to the list of things I wish were around when I was younger: No Booze Babes.
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What Little Girls Don’t Understand
For most of my life, it never occurred to me that some people simply ate whatever they felt like eating.
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A Heavier Easter Basket
Sometimes, something comes along that’s so simple, you stop and wonder why we didn’t think of it before.
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Twitter Out of the Blue
I’ve never really been a “follow the crowd” type of woman. One look at my wardrobe in high school and you’ll see that was always true. I wore a “security sweater”, like The Peanuts’ Linus with his blanket. Sure, I also had a 1970’s fooler top (one piece that looks like two), platform shoes, and flared cords. Sometimes you had to get whatever was trendy because that’s all that was available.
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Lemony Goop
Last week, I watched a TikTok video on repeat and laughed out loud each time. Someone I know had shared it to Instagram. Be warned: the language is Not Safe For Work. But somehow, when harsh words are coming out of an Annoyed Lemon, it’s hilarious.
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Maybe It’s Not for You
Not long ago, Valerie Bertinelli posted an Instagram video whose topic was so so simple, it was genius.
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