February 2008

No More, No Less

February 29, 2008

It started innocently enough; it was just a motivational tool. I don’t like to exercise, so I bargained with myself. “Self,” I said (That’s what I call myself. I call myself, “Self.”), “just step on that Nordic Track and walk for 2,000 steps. No more, no less. That should be about a mile, and when [...]

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Thursday Thirteen Number Thirty-Seven. My Distractions.

February 27, 2008

“If you really want something in this life, you have to work for it. Now, quiet, they’re about to announce the lottery numbers! “~Homer Simpson Y’all, I have a “to do list” that is as long as my arm. Actually, I have more than one. I try hard to get things done. I work for [...]

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Art Walk and Music in McKinney, Texas

February 27, 2008

I know better than to walk…it could be healthy or something. Lord knows I don’t want to do anything healthy! But we did take a stroll last month. We went to the McKinney Art Walk, in downtown McKinney, Texas. It was a beautiful evening, with the moon hanging in the sky like a silver earring. [...]

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Feeling My Oats

February 26, 2008

Everything I read about oatmeal suggests that it is a wonderful way to start the day. People who eat breakfast in the morning are more likely to be able to keep their weight lower. The anti-oxidants in oats are supposed to have anti-inflammatory properties. Some say that the fiber in oats is supposed to help [...]

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A Smile Is A Stamp Of Friendship

February 25, 2008

They are here. Somewhere. They are tucked safely where I’ll be able to find them, but I can’t. They are a treasure for me: just seven stamps from Mexico glued onto a piece of cardboard. I wish I could find them. I thought about them this weekend, as I carefully clipped some stamps from a [...]

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I Have No Choice But To Rejoice

February 22, 2008

This morning when I crawled out of bed, I was halfway hoping that my blog had not shown up on my home computer yet, so that I could just climb back in bed and ride out my back pain. It was here, so I felt the need to work on an update for Share A [...]

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Did Y’all See That Orange Basketball Hanging In The Sky?

February 20, 2008

Almost at the total lunar eclipse.

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Back Issues

February 20, 2008

No, I’m not talking about past posts. I’m talking about your back (not really, I’m talking about mine!). You have to be careful about lifting heavy objects. I know that! I know how to lift properly. Yes, I do. I had to learn that more than thirty years ago when I worked in a nursing [...]

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An Insidious “ism”: Ageism

February 18, 2008

Yesterday, I said the only controversy bubbling at my house was over chili with beans or chili without (go vote, if you haven’t). I lied. Well, I didn’t actually lie, but I did a little blog hopping to some of my favorite places and found some more controversy to consider. I read this post by [...]

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Sailing The Ocean Blue

February 17, 2008

Editor’s Note: Poor Dora thought she had her own blog, but she has been “demoted” to space here. Shhh! Don’t tell her. She’s living in her own little world. Dora is so lucky to have some correspondents who pass along letters to her. Jamie, at Duward Discussion, shared this letter with me. Dear Dora, I [...]

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The Chili Controversy

February 17, 2008

Y’all, these days you don’t have to look far to find controversy. If you have the mind to do it, you can debate politics, the war in Iraq, the merits of various sports teams, or the price of tea in China. For me, the only controversy bubbling around here is: Beans or No Beans. That’s [...]

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Cracker Jack

February 16, 2008

Editor’s Note: Poor Dora thought she had her own blog, but she has been “demoted” to space here. Shhh! Don’t tell her. She’s living in her own little world. I just love a man in a uniform, don’t you? Take me out to the ball game! Do you remember eating those sweet treats when you [...]

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Lemon Twist

February 13, 2008

As I ordered a diet coke at a restaurant, my friend turned up her nose in disgust. She sanctimoniously ordered water, with a twist of lemon. When our drinks arrived, she gave me a very pointed look as she squeezed her lemon into her drink and began to sip. She then proceeded to lecture me [...]

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Any What Can Cook?

February 12, 2008

Editor’s Note: Poor Dora thought she had her own blog, but she has been “demoted” to space here. Shhh! Don’t tell her. She’s living in her own little world. Any Bitch Can Cook I can’t! Can you believe that Shelly had the nerve to buy this book on her honeymoon? How romantic can you be? [...]

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Guarding Against Identity Theft

February 12, 2008

Occasionally when I work for a school district, I am asked to undergo a background check. That doesn’t bother me, because I’m going to be around the kids. If I were a parent of kids in that school, I’d hope that the school had made every effort to know that the performer was not a [...]

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Getting A Date For Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2008

Editor’s Note: Poor Dora thought she had her own blog, but she has been “demoted” to space here. Shhh! Don’t tell her. She’s living in her own little world. Yes, Dear Readers, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. What a boon for Hallmark cards, your local jewelry store, and your florist! Have you purchased [...]

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Duct Tape. Don’t Get Stuck Without It.

February 10, 2008

Editor’s Note: Poor Dora thought she had her own blog, but she has been “demoted” to space here. Shhh! Don’t tell her. She’s living in her own little world. Dear Readers, Isn’t Duct Tape a marvelous invention? Please don’t pronounce that as “duck” tape. It’s so plebeian. It has so many handy uses. Why, I [...]

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A Hollywood Writer Writes?

February 9, 2008

Editor’s Note: Poor Dora thought she had her own blog, but she has been “demoted” to space here. Shhh! Don’t tell her. She’s living in her own little world. How exciting! My very first post on my very own blog! I just know my sisters Abby and Ann would be so green with envy! Shelly [...]

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Oven Fried Catfish Is Dadgum Tasty

February 8, 2008

If you have been around this blog before, you may be aware that I am a woman who loves bacon. I am a Texan, and we fry. Therefore, I prefer my food fried in bacon grease. I mean to tell you that even Brussel sprouts are palatable wrapped in bacon and deep fat fried. But, [...]

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Thursday Thirteen #36 I’m A Bag Lady

February 7, 2008

Do y’all ever get side-tracked when you go on the internet? I sure do. I just wanted to look up “bags” on the internet, and got all carried away (I’ll tell you why I was looking in a minute). It’s a good thing I can never find my purse, or I’d whup out that credit [...]

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