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learning to say “no” in 2009

File under: First-world problems. So I went to Nordstrom on my lunch to pick up the hot Paige jeans husband bought for me for xmas (had to be altered, like all my pants). Anyway they are awesome. Then I decided to get a lip gloss, something nude and neutral to wear over lip color or […]

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bitter

+ I am beginning to feel isolated and anxious. We are kinda trapped here. + After today, the days begin to lengthen, imperceptibly. It should be a happy day. But, see above. + I’m baking more brownies, so there’s that. But I may not make it into work this week to distribute them. + The […]

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snow dog

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solstice eve

The snow is relentless. Those brownies? OMG. They may be the best I have ever made. Even without the peppermint patties, just the chocolate brownie itself, is amazing. Use the *good* chocolate, semi-sweet, and use the unsweetened cocoa powder for sure. I held back a little on the sugar, and used a touch more flour. […]

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neighborly

Another neighbor stopped by today to say merry christmas and drop off treats. This was as the snow was starting to really pile up quick. The flakes are teeny tiny, like ash, forming smooth even layers over all the old snow. I am making treats for my neighbors too – a peppermint brownie recipe I […]

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Protected: virgin america

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spa night

Decided to take care of body business tonight: removed bad manicure, slathered on Queen Helene Mint Julep mask, plucked and trimmed eyebrows, groomed nether regions, shaved legs and pits in the shower, put on different nail polish. Feel very smooth and clean. I even lit a nice candle in the bathroom and had water with […]

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cabin fever

The snow is swirling and looping and spinning like swarms of tiny white flies. It’s going sideways. Today is not a day to watch “The Shining”. I’m alone here, as I have been all week, hanging out with the dog and the cats. I worked at home yesterday under the threat of snow “any minute.” […]

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friends

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Protected: I love Chanel nail polish

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