tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-292702612012-01-14T06:38:39.787-05:00Kate Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07741850054943896897noreply@blogger.comBlogger1371100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29270261.post-65865126690749389372010-06-22T18:36:00.000-05:002010-06-22T18:36:30.269-05:00

TODAY I'm just plain angry. I'm angry at BP. I'm angry at the presidents. I'm angry that nobody listens to me and I'm angry that the bigger things won't leave the smaller things alone. I'm angry at the stupid people who make everything worse for themselves and all of us. I'm angry that my butt is so big and my tummy's still hungry. I'm angry that my own body will not make up it's mind on if

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Wham POW.... It's been a while! Not that much new to report. 1st year down, only 21 more to go. With school wrapping up, I'm busy but not too much so that I can't reflect. I intend on sharing my musings through the summer adventures which we always pack full of exciting events. Stay tuned... same batchannel, same battime.

Kate Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07741850054943896897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29270261.post-86926956367112222672009-12-21T10:28:00.002-05:002009-12-21T10:29:19.739-05:00

I'm feelin' the fun. Are You?

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Note that I am now a contracted full-time classroom teacher in Pinellas County. What a long strange trip it's been. 4th Grade students ~ LOOK OUT!!!

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Have you ever watched the big cats in the zoos or at Busch Gardens? They have paths worn in the grassy habitats where they've walked, ney, paced around and around. The curious nature of zoo behaviors like this have always puzzled me. They have not been starved or mistreated yet they watch the people with pure instinct. That raw natural energy that you can see, right in the eyes of the animal

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We can not change the direction of the wind nor can we sail head into it. Our options remaining are to alter our course and trim our sheets. Black Beard (same holds true for the rain! ;-)

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I've been home, alone, for 11 days and I don't feel like I've 'done' anything. I guess if you have nothing to do and all the time to do it, that's exactly what happens..NOTHING! ummph... Glad to see my family back safely tonight.

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You Can't reason with Hurricane SeasonThis was what I woke up to Wednesday morning. All I had was my cell cuz the fam has the good camera in WI. It stops after just a few seconds. Note the rocker you see came from my great grand. It's solid oak. The pool/patio furniture that you don't see is in the bottom of my pool. these are of my fence, front yard and tree on the roof. I didn't hear a

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This is the most alone I've been in more than 10 years. My husband & daughter are on a 10 day trip to WI to visit the p.i.l.s whilst I stay home on puppy duty. Not that minding the little piranha is a chore. I signed up for this knowing full well what I was getting into. My point is, that I guess I'm never really all by my onesie. A whole bunch of nothing to do and all the time in the world to do

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If you are looking for the Captain and the kid, we may be spotted on the windward side of the dock in the live stream on this site. Practicing our back flips into Moosehead. Enjoy the weathah, Happy summah!http://katahdincruises.com/

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Stimulus Payment Info This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment. This is a very exciting new program that I will explain using the Q and A format:Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment? A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers. Q. Where will the government get this money? A. From taxpayers. Q. So the government is giving me back my own money? A. Only

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Kate Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07741850054943896897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29270261.post-86506515435567277042008-12-08T15:16:00.000-05:002008-12-08T15:17:47.106-05:00

A Christmas Story for people having a bad day: When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the Pre-Christmas pressure.Then Mrs Claus told Santa her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more.When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two others

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A friend I had only the briefest knowledge of but yet her passing is connected - to us all. Life is oh so short. Remember to say I love you to those you do.Tisha Cassaway CASSAWAY, Tisha D. 36, of St. Petersburg passed away Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at Bayfront Medical Center. She was a 1990 graduate of Gibbs High School and earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree from Florida A&M University.

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Kate Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07741850054943896897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29270261.post-12891323798460869732008-07-23T16:12:00.002-05:002008-11-13T16:40:57.107-05:00

I stole this one but by God it fits:

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That about sums up the emptiness I feel on packing day!

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Kate Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07741850054943896897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29270261.post-30744746952743855382008-04-06T00:12:00.003-05:002008-11-13T16:40:57.706-05:00

so my neighbors got a second garage for spring break. Too bad the Hatian lady driving that brand new Lincoln has no insurance... Some people have all the luck!

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Kate Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07741850054943896897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29270261.post-36284943894251491072008-03-06T02:23:00.002-05:002008-11-13T16:40:58.509-05:00

I'm a better person because of this little blue pill.

Kate Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07741850054943896897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29270261.post-58014853679197943372008-02-20T22:29:00.002-05:002008-02-20T22:32:39.096-05:00

Dear God,Will I always be an asshole or am I just getting it all out of my system now so I can be a better person later? Looking forward to hearing from you directly.Sincerely,Captain OCD

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I'm fairly certain my friend Melissa won't mind me republishing this little bit of Maine humah. Thanks for the giggle le'Mel.4:51 PM - Sometimes I miss Maine Category: News and Politics Cross-dressing traffic hazard soughtBy Portland Press Herald Staff ReportFebruary 07, 2008 04:35 PM The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a mustachioed man in women's underwear, a garter belt

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C'est tuit fini!

Kate Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07741850054943896897noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29270261.post-51940208190651168042007-12-24T08:42:00.000-05:002008-11-13T16:40:59.460-05:00

1. Enjoy the seasonal activities.2. Last year's Christmas Eve sighting of the lost sheep/ram.3. Google Frankinsenths.4. Cats can swim if given adequate reason.5. The plug for your pool skimmer.6. To say thank you for all the miracles that happen, whatever the reason!7. It's only too cold to swim if you "THINK" it's too cold.

Kate Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07741850054943896897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29270261.post-66955528393200948812007-12-18T18:06:00.000-05:002008-11-13T16:41:00.331-05:00

The pool is almost done! December 10th marked the 6th week of the pool construction but I was counting the permit process. Over several drinks & friendly banter, Pool Guy Dave told me you have to start counting at the day of the 'Big Dig' which would make the actual 6th week tomorrow; Dec. 18th. Right on Track!! We have the Pebble Tech. People coming tomorrow to finish the inside & then we put

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13 New Rules For 2008 1 Stop giving me that pop-up ad for classmates.com! There's areason you don't talk to people for 25 years. Because you don't particularly like them! Besides, I already know what the captain of the football team is doing these days--mowing my lawn. 2 Don't eat anything that's served to you out a window unless you're a seagull. People are acting all shocked that a human finger

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I've decided that I will grace all of my colleagues with a CD copy of the Letter People from PBS... You know when we were kids. "come & meet the letter people, come & learn the ABC's..." I have the scanned images of them all but am hopelessly looking for the songs. There are some scary versions on ebay but I want a genuine article. Fairly difficult as these songs were originally put on LP or

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Add a little turkey, some mashed potatoes, a snugly blanket & one warm fuzzy cat. There you have the ingredients in a "Tryptophan" to the sofa!!Hope your holiday was peaceful!!

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Kate Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07741850054943896897noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29270261.post-12187445476828858542007-10-27T13:27:00.000-05:002008-11-13T16:41:01.186-05:00

Old Concept - drawn to scale aprx. 4 years agoThe NEWer Pool. Dig date 11/12 - 11/15!! Monday, October 29th 2007 is the long awaited official date on which our fantasy drawing will begin it's journey from permit to Barbie Dream Pool. We have some decisions to make still but are at least sure we know who will be doing the work. Pools by George will be doing the majority of the process. (George

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I feel like people sneak into my bedroom at night & steal my private thoughts & post them here. I love this site: postsecrets.com

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Our new shed/ "MANroom". Established 10/13/07 by one skrawny little guy named Ben in about 4.5 hours. 10'x12'x11'tall (yeah we got the permitt unhun no problem..) a loft for storage & plenty of room for manly things...note the height of our neighbor's shed. This is a small battle between Johny Law & our neighbor Chocolate Mike. Johny Law started with a little rubbermaid one about 8'x8' so

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I try to not be cynical, but somethings just scream honesty at me.

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I'm invisible. It all began to make sense, the blank stares, the lack of response, the way one of the kids will walk into the room while I'm on the phone and ask to be taken to the store. Inside I'm thinking, "Can't you see I'm on the phone?" Obviously not. No one can see if I'm on the phone, or cooking, or sweeping the floor, or even standing on my head in the corner, because no one can see me

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Introducing Tye & KyeKye is the black & white one (he is naughty), Tye is the stripy one.

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Here's the girl with the new haircut for 3rd grade. It says smart, cute & definately going to ACE the FCAT!!

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This is what 6 years of being 29 looks like.

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Schools started. that's good. the cat had to be put down (not because she was bad although that was factor) but mostly because she was so incredibly ugly! a year & a half ago she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. in people it means a weight gain. in cats it means weight loss - sever weight loss. My cat went from a 24lb beast to less than 2lbs of waif in a year & 1/2! her spine was exposed as

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While on Moosehead Lake; guests of the flying double G will witness breath taking stunts such as native rock free falling. Holy flying Double G - Batman - East Road Represent!!!

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You should all have a place to go to and escape the daily grind, the heat & all the loony's (OK, so maybe the people in Maine are a little loony but I like that kinda crazy!) We have finally returned from our whirl wind tour of the North. First we visited husband's fam in Wisconsin (the views from lake callahan) then on to Maine, Moosehead lake where we were visiting or rather submersing

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Memoirs From Lake CallahanIn a failed attempt to check out the local 'color' we roll the dice at a place called the 'snowshoe'. We've been warned that this is a Native American Patronized place which is why I chose this little watering hole. The precursor Dude put on the place was something like "Don't go to the Snowshoe!" equating to; I gotta see this. Once in the joint a lovely Caucasian

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A pictoral display of our summah break so far. Parties, camp, friends, girl scouting, family & friends. more to come from WI & ME. Too bad I couldn't get the video footage from my fone to this site... I'll keep trying. You keep watching for updates.

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07:00 Alarm Sounds (roll off the air mattress onto the dirty wooden floor)07:10 pee & clean with 15 teenage counselors07:30 Find COFFEE07:50 Flag Ceremony08:00 Breakfast08:20 Cabin inspection (of course mine is clean & tidy!)08:30 Morning program AKA - the Ropes Course09:00 Geared up with helmet & harness in 93 degree heat & sun09:15 Climb 40' telephone pole by small rusty

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I did it. I passed but I wouldn't call it pretty. I did well on the written test but for the love of all things holy it hurt to pass my life guard training physical tests. I swam a 500 yrd. crawl, dove in 12' of water to retrieve objects & humans. I fastened people to backboards & hoisted their wet bodies out of the water but it

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Gotta love the kid!

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What an excellent time we had at Sea World Orlando. It was a fun experience for me & liv. We hadn't been there since she was a toddler. Nice to see that some things have changed, while others are just the same as they were.

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yeah baby!! at 7.75 ripe ol'years of age my baby lost her very first tooth. Good news as I was just about to contact the local marine science lab to have her tested for shark DNA. Notice the adult tooth already in place behind the gap... shark girl!! If you no longer believe in fairies - does that make the fair market value of teeth, inflate or deflate?? hummmm....

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she picked out the entire thing. We simply do her bidding.

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Sara Jane DingoRIP - April 11, 2007Sometimes your best friends just find you. Thank you for 3 loyal, loving & fun year which neither of us ever asked for, nor will I forget. You'll be missed.

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This is what we've been up to for the past month or so. Livi started playing softball at Bay Point Little League. She plays some second base & some outfield. She likes it very much & is surprisingly fairly good at it. Softball is a huge commitment of time. One game per week night & one game per weekend. As you may expect these games tend to drag on & on. Her dad is actually the Asst.

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We had room make-over spring break. Livi got an excellent report card so we decided that the princess themed room was too "little girl" for this young lady. She wanted to show her colors & be a big girl so she chose cheetah print/African themed stuff... it turned out way cool. Mags, I have the entire set of pretty princess stuff if the squish A is into that sort of thing...Anyway, in cleaning out

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Some weeks I have a blog & others... ahhhh. I did a magical chrysalis of change that can only come out of a box. Natural Instincts #11G Golden Amber something or rather .... "it's a little redder than I thought" my mother in the background taunting me. When it dries, I'll add a visual but for now you'll have to use the box for reference ( it is redder than you think!)

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This is a record. Two weeks of standardized testing takes it's toll on not just students; but teachers too! Let's try to recap the happenings in a more condensed, blogger-friendly version:1. I broke my brand new phone2. I backed into the garage door with my newish truck3. I lost my brand new broken phone 4. fixed my truck, the garage door, bought a new brand new phone & found my broken phoneLife

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We've just returned from the Peabody Orlando Resort. What an experience! If you get the opportunity to visit, you should. The ducks live in a palace on the rooftop, they are paraded down the elevator then across the red carpet to the central lobby fountain where they spend the day until 5pm at which time they are red carpeted back up to the penthouse. Quite a spectacle. The room, the food, the

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I don't get Valentine's Day. I participate in all of the other completely ridiculous, pagan or econo-driven holidays but this one baffles me. Maybe I'm old & crusty or perhaps I am just lacking in romance. I don't need a special day to tell any random person that they are loved. There are people who I like, some I even love but I don't need a $3.75 card to tell them that. If I don't wear pink or

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Feb 8, 2007 Anna Nicole Smith dies The former Playmate died after collapsing in a Florida hotel, one of her lawyers said. » Read article on Yahoo.com Well kids, this is the end of one of my long admired heroes. Here's a trailer park girl from Texas who used her assets to make it happen in life. Instead of doing the obvious thing by buying herself an education & healthy dose of self esteem, she

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Some crazy kidborne bug got me. I am not a very cooperative sick person. This whole staying home business & feeling miserable is horrible for me. It'll be better soon but for now.... arrrggggg.

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We fight a never ending battle in my house of whether or not to let our child sleep in our bed. To me; the answer is simple. How will I feel the day she tells me she's too big to snuggle & too old to sleep with me? Makes ya just want to hold them tight & never let go right?!

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In case you're wondering.... I just don't know

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For those who know me well, this is going to come as a huge shocker so brace yourselves. I've given up my 8 year vodka binge & converted to whiskey. After several attempts at fail memories, & persistence from Johny Law I've come to the conclusion that vodka & tonic with a slight hint of lime is not the cure-all it once was in my life. Though the vodka is made from potatoes, the quinine in the

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This week as been a frustrating one. I have let petty behaviors affect my peace & harmony. I must keep external expressions of internal issues from corrupting my mojo. & look; just in the nick of time, GOD has given me another day!

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I had a little scare with my health this past few weeks. I've had some bizarre goings on with my female junk & well just plan weirdness for a while so I went to the doc. It took several pints of blood & another visit to OBGYN to diagnose my ailments but in the end, I'm not dying.... which I'm pretty sure is a good thing. They say I am in the throws of menopause. OK - I said, how long does this

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I'm in a mood. I get that way sometimes. Reflective thoughts, future predictions, dreams/goals: the proverbial 'to do list' rolling about my scrabbled brain. What's new with this whole deal is that for the first time in well, ever; I don't feel like I need to accomplish anything unsurmountable. I'm good with where I am in life regarding work, family, and status. Yup, there are people who do

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January 3, 2007Isn't she beautiful?

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oh so the first ones are just good ol' pictures of Dad & our boat. lots of work but a labor of love. Wish I still had that boat now....boyz in trouble from the beginingremember when he used to play football, cut his hair & wear a shirt with a collar? Yes, Nana has always been that small. Note the killer wall banger I'm sporting here & my cohorts lovely earrings.... saweetthese two

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1. on Dec. 23 I drove to the grociery store & in route nearly ran over a sheep crossing our busy little intersection. On a fast trott I might add. Not an ordinary barnyard animal, this was a she sheep with horns & meaning business. I did call the non emergancy police line only to be greeted by a rash of hysterical laughter. "OK Mamm, the 'sheep' is traveling south on Porpoise crossing Dolphin...'

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var api = VE_getCustomPlayerAPI('1.0');api.embedPlayer('/gid328/cid1096/R8/C9/1166972180we2RCB7Lqqj1p76RGAVZ', 320, 260, false, '', 'videoegg', false, '', 'opaque'); Our best wishes to you on this Christmas Eve! The Gleasons.

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If I never make Fruitcakes again,It will be too soon! I'm rollerskating naked through a crosswalk right now!

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var api = VE_getCustomPlayerAPI('1.0');api.embedPlayer('/gid328/cid1096/BT/XG/1165718847CiVTmch81VF2lJD85U7w', 320, 260, false, '', 'videoegg', false, '', 'opaque'); boat parade

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var api = VE_getCustomPlayerAPI('1.0');api.embedPlayer('/gid328/cid1096/KT/3U/1165718690hD2ook7XjKAAiGfd3WnM', 320, 260, false, '', 'videoegg', false, '', 'opaque'); boat parade...

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var api = VE_getCustomPlayerAPI('1.0');api.embedPlayer('/gid328/cid1096/ES/QL/11657185093VIx6dIOiIJcpC4TRvJc', 320, 260, false, '', 'videoegg', false, '', 'opaque'); there is part of the boat parade from Grammie & Dude's dock....

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I am no longer a Rock Star. It's official. I'm just an old teacher/mom/wife. But I sitll look good doing it damn it! Only 16 days left till Christmas... If you see me on line, I'm shopping.

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Yo ho ho ho a pirate's life for me...

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My seven year old just had a meltdown because she doesn't have a copy of the Wizard of Oz. Do you remember when you had ONE & ONLY ONE chance to watch it on CBS every year? Remember when it came out on the TV guide & you got excited making plans to stay in & have the bath time done & plunk your ass in front of that thing? Well, thanks to modern technology; my daughter thinks she should have it at

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Yum, the holiday has come & gone. There was too much food, too much drink & not enough napping. Everything turned out just fine. Ma is feeling a little sinusy & weed is a little hung over but overall - things went well. A week at home has made me not want to go back to work. Soon Christmas will be here & there will be two weeks at home for us. Should we put the tree up or not? Still debating on

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This week we begin the heavy task of holiday shopping & planning. We have an entire week off from school to get it together but alas, we would rather play dress up & blog!If you have a holiday suggestion for gifts or a recipe for the table this week, please come forward now. Otherwise we may not leave the house & simply rummage through closets for 5 days looking for discarded items to package &

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Ryan in Toronto... I need your help. I've got a couple of DVD projects which I understand you are 'da bomb' at.... I have cash money, american if you are in>>>

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Tomorrow is the Great American Teach In which means.... all of the professional people/parents of the world take a little break for their super important luncheons & spend the day with elementary school kids explaining what the fuck it is they do. Reading will be on hold for the day, so's we can shed some light on the more important things in life like dog training & mutual funds. (did I spell

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I know, I know... I'm just not on line as much anymore but being a babysitter/driver/grocery getter/maid/slumlord do girl/rockstar is time consuming! Cut me some slack. Here's me & Ma visiting with dog on Ma's bed. Better her's than mine!This is my lovely daughter's Squid project for her science assignment. She did a great job but I have no idea what grade she got. It's that special ed class &

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The 'troops' are here & all is well. Ma has taken to my computer... thus I am not as able to blog. Weed has taken to my party friends, thus I must supervise his where-abouts... never a dull monent. They are both working and for the most part quite happy. One a little too comfortable on my couch but this too shall pass. Here's hoping every family has the same kind of fullness we have!

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The Halloween Party we went to was fun. Some people really get into this pointless holiday. As magnificently uncomfortable as I was; the evening turned out to be entertaining. Not quite as interesting as it may have been at say, Woody's parking lot or closets! Missing my Maine friends... oh, here is Johny Law & I. I guess I don't give him enough play here on the page. Cute isn't he?

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I love a good Maine story. This info was sent to me via email by a 'flatlander' from NJ. He has no idea of the true 'coolness' of this story for me & many of you who read my blog. How neat that Maine is making headlines again:Christmas wreaths adorn head stones at Arlington National Cemetery. The 14th annual wreath laying event is the result of Worcester Wreath Company, of Harrington, Maine. The

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When saving Gotham,don't forget your boy robin...Make sure you drive the batmobile!

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I'm concerned it may be a bit too big. Do you think this makes me look heavy?

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"Today Class..."ALZHEIMERS' EYE TESTCount every " F" in the following text:FINISHED FILES ARE THE RE SULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTI FIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS... (SEE BELOW...)HOW MANY ?WRONG, THERE ARE 6 -- no joke. READ IT AGAIN !Really, go Back and Try to find the 6 F's before you scroll down.The reasoning behind is further down. The brain cannot process "OF".

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This Post is for my new friend Mel. She asked that I take her on a boat ride but being in Ft. Kent, she'll have to deal with a virtual ride instead of the real thing.Today we went to Egmont Key. Here are some pirated photos that may give you a visual of what it was like. Imagine yourself on our smallish yacht, the swells are 3 or so feet & your boobs hurt from all of the bouncing plus the only

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