Monthly Archives: September 2010

SOS to my sons or anyone else who can help

Posted on September 29, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

I somehow made my font teeny tiny in wordpress. Any ideas how to change it back to I and my friends don’t need a magnifying glass on top of our reading glasses? Also, I am going to miss some chorus … Continue reading →

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Just Say No

Posted on September 29, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

I have been counseling a friend on how to take care of herself instead of everyone else as she deals with a serious illness.  I learned this lesson the hard way a few years back.  I burned out so badly … Continue reading →

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Time again

Posted on September 28, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

Just read Terri’s blog about gray areas, how she is not a gray area person, how she even asked her OB/GYN what time her first child would be born.  That’s my Terri!  I am a gray area person. I kid … Continue reading →

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Autumn in California

Posted on September 27, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

It has always bothered me that September and October in Lafayette, CA are the hottest months of the year.  Summer in my town can get blazing hot like the towns a little more inland but can just as easily be cool and … Continue reading →

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Addendum re: fishing with Grandpa

Posted on September 26, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

My Mom says I made it sound like my Grandpa was gruff.  I certainly didn’t mean to.  He was the sweetest man on the face of the earth.  Then she added a caveat.  He WAS that way about fishing!  She remembers … Continue reading →

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Holy Shit! It’s Midlife and Counting!

Posted on September 25, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

Sewing all day at Terri’s.  Katie stopped in for a chat and brought us cookies.  Katie is wonderful, within minutes we are talking real life, about goals, about possibilities.  Suddenly she confesses that she has been struggling with the realization … Continue reading →

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Fabric Shopping with Terri

Posted on September 24, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

Well, I don’t have a hot date tonight, so I may as well write something.  My friend Terri and I are getting serious about selling our art – textile art.  We have been quilting for friends and family for several … Continue reading →

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Friday Night Fun

Posted on September 24, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

No writing tonight, just this fun youtube courtesy of Terri.  How adorable is Kevin Bacon anyway? http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZYL3j27sSH8&h=6c0ab

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TGIF

Posted on September 24, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

Thought I better write something quick after that last screed before I start getting “are you ok?” emails and yes, things always DO look better in the morning, no matter what the state of mind.  Everyone have a wonderful weekend, as will … Continue reading →

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Smile, Darn ya, Smile

Posted on September 23, 2010 by favoritephilosopher

Smile!  Turn that frown upside down!  Walk on the sunny side of the street!  If only it were that easy.  Those of us who suffer from depression know how futile such advice is when the darkness settles in for what … Continue reading →

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