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Discussing politics with my hubby, I've come up with my own shorthand to describe certain political philosophies.  One of my favorites is "sore winner."  You know the type, the guy with every possible advantage and resource available to him.  And yet, he's still gripped by this excruciating whininess.  Always a victim.  Well,  the concept of "sore ( Read more... )

Though Tourette Syndrome was initially (and incorrectly) believed to be a manifestation of people being possessed by the devil, I'm no longer so sure this initial supposition was wrong.  Just in case you missed the GOP debate from the Reagan Library on Wednesday night, here's the whole thing in a 45-second nutshell.

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Though transforming the backyard has been a LOT of work, it's been totally worth it.  It's been a very tasty few months for sure.


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Kahlil Gibran once said, " We live only to discover beauty.  All else is waiting."  Well, last night, on my birthday and during the full moon, the waiting was over.  Our night blooming cereus cactus finally opened in all its fragrant glory.   What an incredible birthday gift!


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Last Saturday evening, I had the privilege and the pleasure of attending the final preview performance of the new musical adaptation of "Tales in the City."  It's been a long time since I've enjoyed a show this much.  Although the storyline was very familiar as I'm a big fan of Armistead's books, the show displays a vitality that makes much of the ( Read more... )

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The days are longer and warmer.  The trees are beginning to blossom.  And the pollen is seriously kicking my ass.  But there is no surer sign that spring has sprung than this photo I captured in my garden.


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A few weekends ago, Mike and I flew up to Seattle for a long weekend to visit our friends Susan and Maureen.  Mike and Susan have known each other since college, so it's like visiting family.  Besides checking out a slew of restaurants, old favorites and new discoveries, we also had a chance to make side trips to the Jimi Hendrix Memorial in Renton ( Read more... )

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