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Napsodizing
You heard it here first. I just coined a term that means rhapsodizing about naps. And, oh, but I can. I genuinely can think of nothing as luxurious as being able to sleep in the middle of one’s day. It’s delightful. People who have to work hard cannot nap. People whose living situations are precarious…
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The Anatomy of a Great Day
Have you ever had one of those days when everything seems to be wonderful? I had one about a week ago. (Thank you. More please.) So I decided to sort of dissect the day to see what I could do to increase its frequency. I got up at 5 am, and was well rested for…
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Procrastination
This will be my 575th blog entry. I haven’t missed a day since I started this project back in December of 2012. It astounds me that I’ve been able to come up with this many points to ponder, but I have loved every minute of it. Because of this blog, my writing has improved and…
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Filmstrip Nostalgia
Mine was probably the last generation to enjoy filmstrips in class. By the late 70’s, these manually advanced instructional films accompanied by their annoying beeping cassette tapes were already becoming antiquated and kitschy. When our teacher needed a break, we would be treated to one of these gems, which could be anything from “How Rubber…
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Why are Dogs Man’s Best Friend?
As I write this, snuggled up beside me is my best friend, Devo. As he snores gently, I contemplate the things we have in common. Neither of us is pure bred by any stretch of the imagination. We’re always happy to see each other. We both struggle with our weight. We love to take naps…
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Zzzzzzzzz….
There’s nothing more luxurious, in my opinion, than a long nap on a rainy Saturday afternoon. I revel in turning off the phone, unhooking my bra, kicking off my shoes, putting on something made of flannel, and allowing the mattress to embrace me like a long lost lover. Pure bliss. Rain is hypnotic. Ocean waves…