Car Guys

    I’ve had a couple of recent visits to the auto shop. I’m not happy about this, as I don’t particularly enjoy when things break. I was raised by depression-era great-grandparents: I expect stuff to last forever. But things…

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Cookie Hips

    I’m enjoying the holiday season. It’s been busy, but it’s also been fun and joyful. And it has been decadent.   Ordinarily, I wouldn’t yet be stressing over my seasonal indulgences. I’d be waddling my way through the…

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Women

    I recently joined a women’s group. When my dear friend asked me to attend, I did quite a bit of soul-searching.   I’m not a group kind of girl. I don’t know how to function in that environment.…

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Dear Santa…

    Dear Santa,   Seasons greetings! Hope your December is going well and that you’re taking care of yourself. “The Big Show” is coming on fast, and you need your strength. So when Mrs. C. puts a bowl of…

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