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One Inspiration at a Time
Silence is a source of great strength –Lao Tsu I write at 4AM. The moments before the birds sing bring me the most peace. My mind clears. Silence reveals the thoughts that drown in the clatters,...
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A Spring in the Rear and the New Couch is Here
Meets all the requirements. Looks nice and isn’t made of dead things. We bought each other a couch and chair for Christmas. I never bought a big joint gift like that. My colleague says, “We always do...
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(You Don’t Have to Guess) What You’re Getting for Christmas
I wanted to simplify Christmas. I’m feeling crafty. I stole my friends art ideas, manufactured things using their concepts and mailed the finished stolen-idea products back as gifts. They’ll never...
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All’s Fair in War and Christmas: Weapons Make Great Gifts
These are some of the parts we will combat in building this weapon. In my family we don’t give gifts. We give aggravation. No one likes a Yankee Swap where people regift candles to an unsuspecting...
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Finding the Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
I was at a large store. I don’t often go if I can avoid it. So many boxes, and bags, all that extra wasted packaging. I prefer to go to the farm and get a carrot. But there are some things the farm...
View ArticleCyber Monday: How to Hijack the Holidays
“Did I mention I’ve never celebrated a holiday?” My friend’s religion doesn’t allow it. This year, she ate turkey with someone–eating turkey around a fancy table seemed odd. I told her not to panic....
View ArticleTwenty Items in Express–A Tale of a Girl Who Needs Math
“But I have way more than eight items,” I said. I was stocking up. The beer fridge is outside, so I only have to go big shopping once a month–or less. “That’s okay,” she said. She directed me to...
View ArticleAmazoning Your Christmas? Don’t Let Box Guilt Consume Your Life!
The boxes, oh, the boxes! My Christmas Amazoning has begun. Every year I make a bargain with my conscience. I’ll pack waste-free lunches, bring my own bags to stores, buy in bulk, reuse dental floss…...
View Article‘Twas the Month Before E-Christmas
Twas the month before Christmas and all through the house The tree decorated, no fight from the spouse. Each year we argue with all of our might About bangles and ornaments–those god-blasted lights....
View ArticleDaylight Savings Time: Start Making Hay Today!
In case you are wondering, yes, Daylight Savings Time is earlier than you remember. We used to spring ahead in April and fall back in October, but now Daylight Savings Time is the second weekend of...
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