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• 2011 in Review

  

  The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.Here’s an excerpt:A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• In Vino Veritas…

  

  In wine, is truth. Or so Pliny the Elder said. Apparently, he believed no one could lie effectively while drunk. Good call man. In case you didn’t know this... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• For My Health Groupies…

  I haven’t posted a health piece in a while, but I found something many of you would find interesting. I feel that it is important to stay in the know about... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Holiday…

  Every year, around this time, a certain movie appears on television. It has a great soundtrack, and actors I love to watch. If you haven’t seen The Holiday, the... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Don’t Be a Scrooge…

  Here it is the night before the night before Christmas. Our family is watching A Christmas Carol with George C. Scott. I have met many “humbugs” in my time. Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Faceless Whistler…

  Sadly, it is not always the most wonderful time of the year like the song says. I had a lot on my mind this afternoon as I tried to finish up a few more... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• What Rushing Around Gets Me…

  There were 4 loads of laundry, Christmas cards to be written, presents to wrap, and various other chores I put off. I was working steadily on my to-do list unti... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• I Need a Pajama Day…

  So if you have been following my blog, you know every Tuesday is random topic night. Since I haven’t really been home since last Wednesday, we’ll pretend that... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• What My Tree Says About Me…

  

  The other night I got together with a group of girlfriends and we pulled names for a “Secret” Santa.  There are 5 of us, so it’s not really a secret so much, bu... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Overheard During Sushi….

  If I was the bartender last night, this is a small sample of what I might overhear on any given night:You have never watched Star Wars? I don’t believe you. I... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Spiral…

  Do you ever wonder why there are certain times in your life when things spiral out of control? You get bad news on top of more bad news. You wonder when it is... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Robin Hood Philosophy…

  As it gets closer to the holidays, I don’t know about you, but I find myself daydreaming about ways to make extra money. I came up with one of the best ideas... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Stuck…

  I had an entirely different post in mind for today, but it really doesn’t want to be written yet. My husband asked me years ago if I was ready to move to a new... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Celebrate Good Times…

  To celebrate my 100th post tonight, I had a friend over and we drank some wine. Okay, so technically, I was going to do that anyway and it just happened to... Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Conquer Yourself…

  Sometimes I write based on a vibe I get from a variety of social networks. I see what people are posting or tweeting. As it gets closer to the holidays, some... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Never Give In…

  Conversation with Winston Churchill:What do you say to people who have enemies? “You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• The Insider’s Guide to Geek Holiday Shopping…

  If you are like most people, you ponder the perfect gift for your significant other. Have no fear if you are shopping for geeks. We are pretty easy to shop for... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• If You Can’t Say Something Nice…

  

  Apparently, today is World Kindness Day. I try to practice this regularly even though people may not realize it. My momma always said “If you can’t say somethin... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Warning: May Contain Nuts…

  

  So, I was chatting with some friends of mine tonight, and one of them had a great point. If you suffer from a chronic illness, do not let it define you. Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Another Year Older…

  I read a quote that said “Every year on your birthday, you get a chance to start new.” And while I love Sammy Hagar, I am glad I don’t have to start some... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2011 SELF EXPRESSION