1. Ugg Knightsbridge Boots in Espresso. Damn. First, I was just thinking about some classic Ugg Boots (or the fake for that matter), but then I saw those and I instantly loved them so much more. I mean, frankly, the classic Ugg Boots are not that pretty, but not bad-looking...
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Have you guys heard of mint.com? I’ve read about it on several different websites and it seems to be really useful tool if you’re trying to get a grip on your monthly expenses. I’ve never really made a budget for myself, but I do know our fixed monthly expenses and what is left for...
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I was sorting some papers, letters, and such today (on my day off) and came across a letter from my piano teacher. It was her birthday a couple of months ago. She turned 96. You didn’t know I had a piano teacher? Well, I am sure I’ve mentioned her before...
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I thought it would be fun to share some random food facts (inspired by an earlier post from Katelin last month). Some of these facts may not be news to you, because I have mentioned them some other place before. 1. I LOVE (real!) bread. I would easily skip any...
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When I woke up this morning and turned on the computer, Google greeted me with this image: Ah yes, Big Bird on Wednesday, Cookie Monster yesterday and Bert and Ernie today. I see a trend. It’s Sesame Street’s 40th anniversary this month (it premiered on November 10, 1969) and what...
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Back in my teenage and early adult years, I was more of a tomboy – clotheswise. My favorite pants were army pants and pants with unusual stripes or checkered patterns. I owned a pair of blue suede Dr. Martens – which were no doubt my favorite pair of shoes! – please disregard how old...
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My job requires me to get up really early, around 5:30 a.m. every morning. If I want to take the bus, I even have to get up about 15 minutes earlier than that. This is simply cruel, don’t you agree? Who the heck gets up that early? FYI, I am not a...
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Last Friday afternoon I finished up the workshop. The shuttle bus took me back to the airport and I started my journey to Germany. The flight from Huntsville to Chicago on UA was quick and then I had to wait to check in with SAS (Scandinavian Airlines). Before I went...
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