The joy of housework

January 21, 2015

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lime jello - yum

Yes, that’s right, I used the word “joy” and “housework” in the same sentence. I’ve spent the past few weeks staying with my Mom. She fell and luckily she didn’t break any bones, but she really gashed her leg and arm, so I need to be around to help her. I want to make her […]

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10 minute rant

January 14, 2015

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10 minute rant

Or rather, a rant about 10 minutes. If you’ve read my blog posts, you know that I am obsessed, er interested, in fitness. I love to keep up with the latest trends. Well the latest fitness trend is for short workouts. Short, as in 10 minutes. I’m all for 10 minute breaks throughout the day. […]

Afraid to be alone

January 7, 2015

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being alone

I sit here on a grey, rainy Christmas Eve afternoon, listening to some beautiful classical Christmas music on the Pandora channel. My favorite hymn is “Oh Holy Night.” I get goosebumps whenever I hear this song. I am listening to Christmas music while typing on the computer. This can be fine, but it got me […]

What’s new for the new year?

December 31, 2014

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new year promise

It’s that time of year — time for making resolutions and setting goals for the new year. So are you ready? I’ve decided to do something different this year; instead of making a long list of serious goals and serious resolutions, I’m keeping it simple. For 2015 my goals are: 1. Perform acts of kindness […]

A very Merry Christmas to all!

December 24, 2014

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merry christmas

A short and sweet post this week – wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and an awesome New Year!

Doors closing and opening

December 17, 2014

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doors closing and opening

Believe it or not, I didn’t spend much time with my new smartphone this week, so I don’t have any tales to tell. I wanted to post some pictures I had taken with the phone, but I got intimidated by the confusing directions, so the pictures will have to wait. I have been busy finishing […]

Nancy vs. Smartphone – Round 1

December 10, 2014

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nancy vs smartphone

Round 1 of Nancy vs. Smartphone has ended. It’s a tie. Here’s the story. 1. The delivery. Ever since I ordered my new toy smartphone, I have been running to the window, anxiously waiting for the UPS guy to deliver the package. I see a UPS truck come down the street – hurray! But it […]

The smartphone saga

December 3, 2014

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new smartphone

 to     I have decided to enter the 21st century and buy a smart phone. I really, really wanted the new and super cool iPhone 6, but my cheapness, er common sense, prevailed.   Before this, I had a TracFone, which isn’t fun or sexy, but it is dirt cheap and does the trick. After […]

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 26, 2014

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happy thanksgiving

I was going to write a post about marketing, but in the spirit of the season, today is all about thanksgiving and gratitude. I am thankful for: * My wonderful family. * My friends, both offline and online. * My health. * My life, with all its trials and all its happy moments. Happy Thanksgiving […]

Mystery solved

November 19, 2014

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blinking lights

So for those of you waiting on the edge of your seat for the answer to last week’s, What is it???, the answer is here. It is a Netgear Nighthawk Smart Wi-Fi Router. What?? In English terms, it’s a machine that allows your computer, smartphone, tablet or any other device to connect to the Internet […]