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A month of thankfulness – day 14

  This ridiculous kid will be six tomorrow. His name is Ezra, and he’s the best. He’s hilarious and brilliant and maddening and sweet and loving. In short, he’s a sport. I’m thankful he’s my godkid, every single day. He … Continue reading

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A month of thankfulness – day 13

I am the boss of me when I’m not at work. So I’m sending myself and my pitiful little dog to bed. Her feelings hurt and my head does. We’re both thankful this day is over and nobody stands between … Continue reading

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A month of thankfulness – day 12

At 7:30 tomorrow morning, I have to have my little dog at the vet to have her teeth cleaned and have two of them out. She will be fit to be tied. I am dreading leaving her there. I’ve never … Continue reading

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A month of thankfulness – day 11

I am thankful that I haven’t, thus far, run over some idiot who has wandered into the traffic talking on the phone or texting. For one thing, it would be horrible to kill somebody. For another, that seems like something … Continue reading

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Weird things people say

So yesterday, my friend Christiane and I went to Scott’s and piddled around for a few hours. I bought some things, she bought some things. Then I found a Barcelona chair and ottoman that I think I want, only they’re … Continue reading

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A month of thankfulness – day 10

Did you go outside today? It was perfect. The leaves on the maples are turning and they’re glowing gold and red against the sky. The sky is that blue that just breaks my heart. I put a little Japanese maple … Continue reading

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A month of thankfulness – day 9

My sister had to have her adenoids out, along with some abscesses back there. She’s fine and already out of the hospital. I’m thankful she’s okay, but more than that, I’m thankful for my sister.

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A month of thankfulness – day 8

This is my house, in the middle of my street. It’s tiny and the neighborhood’s not great. It keeps the rain off my head, though, and the wind off my back. There’s nothing in my house I don’t love, and … Continue reading

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A month of thankfulness – day 7

Thankfully, I am a person who falls asleep when her head hits the pillow. That’s why this post is a day late. I’ve always been a good little sleeper.

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A month of thankfulness – day 6

I am thankful I have the right to remain silent. I am also thankful I sometimes have the inability to do so. (with apologies to Ron White)

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