Bang Up Job
A few days before Christmas, I’d had it with my bangs. They were getting in my eyes and they had to go, but I knew that getting them cut by a pro was going to be impossible with shops shut down. So I decided to do it myself.
…Personal Life
News Junkie Declutters
Being kind to oneself, self-care is a journey. I find that while making changes at the start of a new year is a bit of a cliche it’s also a really logical time for it. I have a few in mind, but first, the news.
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I’m Into Fitness – Fittin’ This Cookie in my Mouth
I try to set goals for a new year. Sometimes I reach them, sometimes I don’t. But I want to get fit. Really, I do. I think about it every day.
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*Updated* Estate Fate and How to Avoid It
I thought it was just our Mom’s bank and perhaps just the one small-town branch of it. Little did I know, the treatment of people who manage estate accounts is likely to be bad, no matter where you bank.
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The Art of Self-Control
Writing today’s post has been a struggle. As far as struggles go, it’s really nothing, but it’s real to me.
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Furry Catmas
Wherever you look this festive season my little glitter lickers, you’ll see cats being incorporated into the holidays. Where once a cat-lover dared not admit their allegiance in public, now it’s all about the fab tabby. We have truly arrived!
…Christmas Comes Early
Everyone’s looking for some comfort right now. Whether it’s the American election and its (bloody ridiculous) aftermath, the Coronavirus and subsequent restrictions and their impact on businesses and livelihoods – we all seem to be feeling extra stress right now.
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Home
When I went to my Mom’s condo in early August for a visit from far-away relatives, I didn’t know how long I would be there. I had packed a bag a few times before, believing I would “know” when it was time to stay, and I did. It was clear. But I didn’t try to imagine when I would return home, because going home meant my Mom would be gone, and I wanted to put that off for as long as possible.
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Mom. 1940-2020
Mom didn’t want me writing about the fact that she had cancer. “Wait ’til I’m gone”, she said.
…Give Me a Break
If you follow me on social media, you might be aware that this is a difficult time of my life.
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Come On Get Happy
I used to want to be famous. When I was a lot younger, I thought fame was a sure path to acceptance, adoration and financial freedom. I believed that fame washed away insecurities and flaws, leaving behind a shiny, beloved creature without a care in the world. I assumed it was how you got happy.
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