Monthly Archives: December 2011
SATURDAY POTPOURRI — HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE — DEC. 31
Happy New Year! Yesterday, I rearranged a few of my “treasures,” and, as predicted, I readjusted them again last night. So at my front door, these “friends” greet you. They once took up residence on my sofa table, but … Continue reading
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WEEKEND POTPOURRI – REINVENTING THE SPACE — DEC. 30
What better time to shuffle the treasures around? New Year’s offers up the opportunity to change all kinds of things. But today I started by switching up the “toys” on my hall tree, whisking them over to the sofa … Continue reading
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FRIDAY POTPOURRI — BOOK BEGINNINGS — DEC. 30
Welcome to another Friday Potpourri, featuring Book Beginnings hosted by A Few More Pages. Excerpting the opening lines of a book you’re reading (or about to read) offers the opportunity to explore a writer’s style and tease the potential reader. … Continue reading
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HUMP DAY POTPOURRI — YEAR’S END THOUGHTS — DEC. 28
Here we are again, ready to cross over that “hump day” bridge. This week is unique, in that the end of the year looms. When confronted by endings and new beginnings, our thoughts often go to exciting clean slates; but … Continue reading
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WEEKEND POTPOURRI — MERRY CHRISTMAS! — DEC. 24
Merry Christmas! Now that I’ve said that, let’s talk a little about holidays. I just came home after spending some time in the bar where my daughter works…and I must admit that I loved the conviviality of the other … Continue reading
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MONDAY POTPOURRI — ENJOYING EACH DAY — DEC. 19
During the holidays, we can practice something that we should be doing every day of the year. Enjoying the moments. How many times have you promised yourself that you would take the time to do just that? But then we … Continue reading
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FRIDAY POTPOURRI: BOOK BEGINNINGS & THE FRIDAY 56 — DEC. 16
Welcome to another edition of Friday Potpourri, in which we celebrate Book Beginnings, hosted by A Few More Pages; and The Friday 56, led by Freda’s Voice. If you’d like to participate, grab a book you’re reading … Continue reading
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HUMP DAY POTPOURRI — A DIZZY DAY — DEC. 14
Last night, I literally fell asleep very early while watching TV, and woke up almost ten hours later. When was the last time that ever happened to me? I can’t recall. But strangely enough, I had a hard time getting … Continue reading
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TUESDAY POTPOURRI — BREAKFAST IN BED — DEC. 13
Good morning! It’s still early here, but I’ve been up for quite awhile. I’m not sure what it’s all about on Monday nights, with my inability to sleep…or my tendency to go to bed too early and then awaken just … Continue reading
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