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Random Bits

Random Bits

  #1 The stomach bug just moved through our house like it was its job.  Well, I guess that is its job.  Wish it would quit or get laid off.  […]

I did it! (or a book list)

I did it! (or a book list)

So, when Happy accomplishes something, he joyfully screams, “I did it!” which I just find adorable.  He takes off his coat, he screams, “I did it.”  He closes the door, […]

Counting those blessings #2

Counting those blessings #2

On Friday, a good friend came over for a walk.  We loaded Happy in the stroller and we took off for town.  It had been a week (okay, it’s been […]

a birthday, 30 years ago

37 Things to Do Before Turning 38

Well, it’s coming.  My 37th birthday is almost here (although if you ask my mom, she will tell you that I am 33.  Not for my sake but for her’s.  […]

Random Bits

Random Bits

# 1 Note to self: never post about Happy’s sleep progress again on the blog.  It will doom you.  Last Thursday night, after I posted about Happy’s sleep progress, he proceed […]

Little Victoria Laine and Laura

Have you ever taken on an alternate persona?

Last week’s funny first date stories– and, oh I loved them!- reminded of other funny things we get ourselves into when we are young and so today we are exploring […]

Give Thanks

Give Thanks

Isn’t it suiting that “Be Ye Thankful” November follows “The Longest October on Record”?  So, rather than focus on the sadness, the sleep-deprivation, and the stress of October, I am setting my […]

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From the Girlfriendology site (which you should so go check out):  When you look in the mirror, do you see your beauty? Or do you focus on the things you […]

Trick photography: he's so not this demure.

Random Bits

Bit # 1: Happy has to take his plate and fork/ spoon to the sink when he’s done eating.  Our cottage is old school and has a completely separate dining […]

a date attempting to toss me in the lake back in my college days (he did not succeed)...

What’s the worst date you’ve ever been on?

  So, about five years ago, I started a novel that I’ve never finished.  It never got finished because other paying gigs came along over the years, and so I’d […]