Monthly Archives: November 2011

Vortexes and Christmas Wishes

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

Last Christmas my parents very generously allowed us to use their time share at Los Abrigados in Sedona. (You’ve probably heard of Sedona, with its vortexes, red rocks and Oak Creek.) It was such a pleasure to pretend that we … Continue reading →

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Go with the Flow

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

Before I relay my tales of homeownership woes, I should really start out on a grateful note. I am truly grateful that we were lucky enough to purchase a townhouse (with City down payment assistance) in the exact neighborhood where … Continue reading →

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Never Trust a Man with a Samurai Sword

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Well, maybe you can trust a man with a samurai sword if he’s Japanese or into martial arts. But not so much if he is your trailer park neighbor in Parks, Arizona. Northern Arizona rarely has news stories this entertaining/horrifying. … Continue reading →

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Twins Peaks: Fire, I Finally Walked with You

Posted on November 20, 2011 by

Disclaimer: If, like me, you did not watch Twin Peaks when it was on TV 20/21 years ago, this may contain spoilers. Oh, David Lynch, the joy of streaming has brought me the quirk of Twin Peaks over two decades after … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Bonding

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Today is my favorite day for several reasons. Firstly, unless you have a less-traditional work structure, Friday signals the beginning of the weekend. The weekend! We get to sleep in and swing from the chandeliers. Oh, right, we’re parents. We get to … Continue reading →

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Cat Post

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

This crazy cat-lady post will be briefly preempted by introspection… My problem (well, main problem) is simple: I think too much. My So-Called Life’s New Year’s episode, Resolutions,  can say it better than I can. This quote, spoken in voiceover … Continue reading →

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Winter Comfort

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

I woke up to our first significant snowfall this morning and I started thinking about all the things that bring me comfort when it’s snowy outside. Staying well: Elderberry A potent virus-fighting berry. I take a tablespoon in the morning throughout … Continue reading →

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What I am is what I am…

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

Recently a 5-day period of heart-pounding, jittery anxiety (AKA “free drugs”) sent me to the Internet searching for articles on self-esteem, because once I feel weak the self-loathing begins. I did discover that National Self-Esteem month isn’t until February, but … Continue reading →

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