They Say It’s Your Birthday

My birthday is in two weeks. It’s terrifying how close I’m getting to 30 – it’s only a year away. Not that 30 is old, but it’s definitely a shocker.
My twenties were a lot of fun and full of success. But I can already sense a change within myself. My body isn’t as flexible and enduring [...]

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Tuesday’s Three

First, let me get a pet peeve off my chest…
I absolutely can’t stand when you ask someone a question and, instead of answering it, they babble on about something else that may or may not be related to it.  Politicians do this to avoid directly answering the question without looking like they don’t want to answer [...]

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For Those Misunderstood

There is something that has been frequently revisiting my thoughts lately, and since it is a time for giving and forgiving and apologies, perhaps it is a good time to talk about it.  I don’t think I’ve ever discussed it with anyone except Mr. Tiramisu because it is something that I’m ashamed of.
We all know [...]

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Dear Guin

You are now two years old.  It is amazing how time has come and gone, and how big you’ve grown.  I remember seeing your picture online through Petfinder.com and feeling compelled to make the trip out to meet you at the shelter that day in August 2006.  I’d actually had intentions of taking home a [...]

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Little Miss Magic (Father-Daughter Song)

Years ago, my father, who I’ve always looked up to for many things including music, introduced me to the relaxing and often humorous music of Jimmy Buffett. I fell in love with Jimmy’s sound and his lyrics. His music is a way of life. It’s about beaches, boats, hard times, dreams, juicy fruit, college days, [...]

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