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A Royal Wedding: The dollar store version
My Aunt and I went to the royal wedding this morning. You might have heard about this wedding. It’s been on the news for months. Since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle forgot to send us an invite, we did our best to enjoy the festivities on a teacher’s and an artist’s salary. (In case you… Continue reading
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What I learned the Day I Marched
I don’t like confrontation. I’m usually the one at the social event who finds a way to change the subject once a controversial topic comes up. It’s not that I don’t have an opinion on whatever issue you are discussing. I do. I’ve just lived long enough to see good people stop being friends with… Continue reading
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A poem about a busted water pipe
This is the girl who was peacefully sleeping Unaware that disaster was silently brewing. This is the pipe that leaked in a wall Where water was collecting for who knows how long. This is moment the girl walked in the room And felt a river of water and saw a gushing typhoon. This is the… Continue reading
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Joyful Moment #305
As most of you know, I have been tracking my joyful moments the last few years. I write them down in my little journal. The really funny ones I put on this blog. I just had joyful moment #305. I was doing my weekly shopping and I saw this. That flake is gigantic. It looks… Continue reading
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Happy Birthday To My Little Blog
Happy Birthday, little blog. Five years ago today, I started this adventure called my13daychallenge. It’s been fun to share the comings and goings of my life. Here are the top six blog posts based on the number of readers. It’s crazy to realize that I’ve had over 8,000 views on my bog. At least, that… Continue reading
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Back to School Photo 2017
I love this time of year. There is so much excitement in the air. Paper and pens go on sale. I get a new group of young minds to mold. All of my friends post cute back to school pictures on social media. Here’s my back to school photo. This is what the teacher looks… Continue reading
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Holiday Rant
It’s July. This should not be happening at the grocery store. Way too early! We are skipping over all the other important holidays like Back to School Popsicle Day on July 25th and National Hot Day on August 26th. What! You have never heard of Back to School Popsicle Day? You poor thing. How did… Continue reading
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Awkward Love Week
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’ve decided to share embarrassing, awkward and funny moments related to dating and crushes. I was 15 and head over heels for a young man named Jeff in my Sunday School class. (names have been changed so I don’t get sued) I would stare at Jeff when the lesson got boring. … Continue reading
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Technology Fast Update
My two week technology fast came and went. It was a good experience. I didn’t accomplish all the things I had planned, but I still enjoyed the respite from social media. Here’s a picture of me not wanting to wait to put my swimming suit on before I play in the water. Continue reading
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Time Travel
Every time I eat beets, I think about being five years old and eating dinner at Grandma Adams’ house. It’s amazing how food can act like a time machine. Where do you travel when you eat certain foods? Continue reading