I was birthed from a giggling mother. With that being said, I don’t believe there was much laughter during the actual birth … as my mom was hypnotized. So unless she was given that particular command, while spellbound, my educated guess is that she was in some dreamy, sublime state of being. The giggles most […]
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I entered the workplace at a young age – my first job had few requirements and a stipend of Milky Way bars and Bazooka bubble gum. Observing managerial styles, the secretarial pool or the need to make it up as I went along offered up a variety of skill-sets, experience and useful know-how. All gained
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Lipid defense oil glides over the length and breadth of my face as I cling to hope that all contaminants and impurities will be swept away. Next comes the mineral essence gently pressed onto my skin – it professes to provide essential hydration – followed by upward swoops of copious amounts of radiance serum and antioxidant soft
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I like to read. A lot. Always have. I vividly recall early visits to the library and the hushed sensation of much anticipatory delight. Searching the stacks, I looked forward to an adventurous short story, a mysterious romp or an amusing tale. What care I took in choosing my six books and placing them atop the check-out
IT ALL TAKES PLACE BETWEEN THE COVERS Read More »
It’s that time again. Time to get to it. TIME TO GET A MOVE ON. TIME TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. CHOWTIME. DINNERTIME. OH, IT’S SUP-SUP-SUPPERTIME! With that in mind, I quickly break open the fridge and eyeball every nook-and-cranny in search of a tasty meal. Peering in, I anticipate imagine(cross my fingers) that a fully prepared entrée
Look at me. HERE I AM. Gaze at me. Have a good look. Give me the once-over. SEE ME. Consider me. Relate to me. OO-OO-PICK MEEEE. My professional calling card back in the day. A very CLOSE-UP likeness of my kisser. No pocket-sized, wallet-sized innocent snapshots are these, but rather zoomed in magnifications of
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I have often imagined taking to the air, gliding on high, suspended in flight. What whimsy, all that dipping and fluttering… downright thrilling! On the other hand, I would also enjoy stealthy, impossible to catch sight of, behind the scenes snooping… so much playful mischief. Delightful! The many options available for the picking are mind-blowing.
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As 2021 stumbles to an end and we head towards the hoopla of counting down to the New Year I think it best that I have a little chat with the fast approaching year ahead. Deep breath. So 2022… how ya feelin’? I can only imagine the pressure you are under – being forced
The other day I got to thinking about words consisting of just four little letters. I came up with many, and then some, words that are pleasing to the ear. Words like: hope and home, baby, hero, kind, dear, idea, epic, love, soul…. all imparting warm fuzzies and admiration. Likewise, it only takes a quartet
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Immediately after receiving my Moderna booster I complimented the lovely pharmacist on her poking proficiency. When I mentioned how busy she must be, she responded with, “I sure am! But it makes the day go by so quickly… you remember how that was when you were working, right?” Yep, I do. (wait, no longer working?)
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