Merry Christmas Eve Eve
‘Twas two days before Christmas and here by the lake, with things still do to and a cheesecake to bake.
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My Favourite Things 2025 List
If Oprah can do this every year, why can’t I? Sure, we are in completely different snack brackets. But my list also doesn’t earn me a cent and doesn’t include those billionaire-making online shopping portals. Here are five of my favourite things to consider as gifts or just for yourself. Just because.
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Store Update with Lighting and More to Come
My books are already available at this site’s online store. So is Gracefully and Frankly podcast merchandise. Now, I’m adding lamps from Lisa’s Pieces. And coming soon, Bracelets by Carol.
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Never Underestimate the Power of Chocolate
Although I eat it sweetened with Stevia instead of sugar now, chocolate plays a primary role in my life. I may not enjoy it often but it’s got to be available for an occasional treat.
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Garlic Breath to the Moon and Back
Our taste buds are supposed to get less sensitive as we get older. Well, that’s not the case, actually. It’s that they’re dying off so we don’t taste as much as we used to.
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I Love a Quitter
You can have Jennifer Lopez. Give me Phoebe Cates. Take Margot Robbie and leave Leelee Sobieski with me.
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“It’s For the Children”
That’s what Derek says every time he samples another piece of Halloween candy. “It’s for the children!” Yes, he’s testing every type he can find to make sure it’s safe for the children to eat. There’s no end to this man’s willingness to sacrifice!
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Hearing is Believing and How You Can Help
My alarm didn’t wake me one recent morning. I had purchased a wrist alarm that vibrated with the hope of not waking Derek. It worked on me for a few days but one day I didn’t even notice it go off. Luckily, it did wake Derek or I might have missed my early obligation. Derek said my wrist was next to my head so it’s not like I could have placed it better.
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Sepsis Awareness Still Needs Advocates
The last day of September is here. September is Sepsis Awareness Month and I certainly haven’t been nearly as vocal about it as I used to be.
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The Scam Susceptible Masses
When spam filters are working well, we don’t even see most attempted scams sent our way via e-mail. But sometimes they sneak through.
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Bottenville Band’s Gigs Cut by Half!
Bottenville, the family band made up of Derek and his siblings, now has one event to prepare for each summer. There used to be two.
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