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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
If You Clink, You Drink
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Auld Lang Syne
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And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne
We'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne.
And pu'd the gowans fine
But we've wander'd mony a weary foot
Sin' auld lang syne.
Frae morning sun till dine
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne.
And surely I'll be mine
And we'll tak' a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Trials and Tribulations
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Monday, December 29, 2008
Lost In Space
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I seem to have life passing somewhere over my head, just out of reach. It just occurred to me, in a concrete way, that we will be changing over into a new year. My feet are on the ground and they do carry me from place to place, but where on this earth is my head? OK, don't say it, I know I left myself open with that one.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Crab Cakes
Ice Age
Friday, December 26, 2008
Newest Member Of The Exclusive Club
Reality Bites
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It's back to the real world for me today. Life in a cocoon was so pleasant, but the barn doesn't take care of itself and Mark has work to do that does not involve my horses. Deb is enjoying a couple of days off, so it's all me.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
A Photographic Chronicle, Or Why Mark Has To Wait Before We Eat
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Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
The New York Sun - 1897
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Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas
Monday, December 22, 2008
Drifts
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Write My Eulogy Now
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Hell Isn't Fire, It's Ice
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BTW
I'm A Bette
I took an online quiz (link below) and I'm a 'Bette'. I'm impressed! Now if only I had that voice.....
You are a Bette -- "I must be strong"
Bettes are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.
- * Stand up for yourself... and me.
- * Be confident, strong, and direct.
- * Don't gossip about me or betray my trust.
- What I Like About Being a Bette
- * Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side.
- * Give me space to be alone.
- * Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me.
- * I often speak in an assertive way. Don't automatically assume it's a personal attack.
- * When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that's just the way I am.
- * overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don't intend to
- * being restless and impatient with others' incompetence
- * sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it
- * never forgetting injuries or injustices
- * putting too much pressure on myself
- * getting high blood pressure when people don't obey the rules or when things don't go right
- * are independent; have an inner strength and a fighting spirit
- * are sometimes loners
- * seize control so they won't be controlled
- * figure out others' weaknesses
- * attack verbally or physically when provoked
- * take charge in the family because they perceive themselves as the strongest, or grow up in difficult or abusive surroundings
- * are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted
- * are sometimes overprotective
- * can be demanding, controlling, and rigid
Cheery Me, Or How to Win Friends And Influence People
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