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I was an English major in college for a reason. I choose words over numbers.
I am in the business world, however, where numbers and data have taken over my life. I run reports, analyze, and brief my...
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My husband keeps holding onto this fantasy that one day he's going to come home from work and there's going to be a four-course meal on the table. And every day that he comes home to no dinner, he's...
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Today is January 4, 2011. It's been four days and I already wish it was November. I had an outstanding 2010, and I have no idea how I can top it. Last year I got married, quit my...
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Last Friday, I asked my husband to take me on a budget date night, and he brought me to a co-worker's house for chips and dip. In the livingroom full of strangers, fold-up chairs were ...
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Ladies, I need your help! My older sister is finding herself lost in the tides of life. Her friends and co-workers take advantage of her kindness. She is constantly afraid of letting people down,...
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I bought “the daily Writer” by Fred White yesterday from Borders. I believe I saw it featured on Skirt!, and when I saw its familiar face on the shelf, I had to get it. This is a great tool for...
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A new month knocks on my door, and I’m hoping opportunity arrives as its date.
Feeling torn between my future and my present. Wondering how his money and success will change him. Wanting to be...
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I went to the Renaissance Fair in Tampa, FL on Sunday. The day started out at Strokers, a dingy pool bar that I’d never been to in daylight. The bartender concocked her signature shot, and we drank...
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My fiancee, no ring yet, was promoted again on Monday. He took a comp-day off on Friday, returned to the office Monday, and was promoted. What the heck?!?
I know I should be thrilled to pieces that...
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I know where I stand on the Barbie debate: I loved her then, and I love her now. Come to think of it, I have a Barbie Pocahontas on my dresser to this day! It was given to me as a joke from my sister...
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Walking towards the car this morning, my fiancee asked how long I’d had the pair of sweat pants I was wearing. I looked down at the black cargo pants and answered affectionately, Since the 7th grade...
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I have rediscovered the power of the hand-written word.
My relationship seems to have a new life, thanks to sticky notes being left all over the house spreading words of kindness. A simple, “It’s...
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I’m sure I’ve heard about Twitter within the past few months, but I can’t remember from where or who from. Maybe it was someone else’s conversation that I had overheard. But, as I cruised Craig’...
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The saying goes, “The good thing about the future is that it only comes one day at a time”. I forget who said it, and apologize for incorrectly quoting a great thinker.
But, the saying is true...
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I can feel us breaking.
He’s in the bedroom. I’m in the office sleeping on the first piece of furniture I ever bought. I look around and am surrounded by old memories, and a computer that...
