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I Can’t Be Bothered.
When I was younger, I used to think a lot more stuff was urgent or important. I’d make mile-long to-do lists and experience unbelievable stress when I didn’t complete those tasks in what I considered to be a timely fashion. Now, not so much. Now, in order to even make my to-do list, things have…
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Having What I Need
I had another epiphany last night. (I know. Watch out!) I can’t afford to adequately heat my home, but I have a warm sleeping bag, a comfortable bed, a roof to keep the rain off my head, and walls to (more or less) block out the wind. I’m starved for human contact, but my dog…
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Loneliness or Something Else?
I had an epiphany on my way to work today. (Kids, try to avoid epiphanies when you’re behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.) Here it is: I don’t think I’m lonely after all. Here I’ve been, obsessing over my loneliness since I’ve moved to Seattle, and trying to figure out ways to make friends,…
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Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously
When I meet a man who doesn’t take himself too seriously, I’m invariably attracted to him. A man who can laugh at himself is confident and full of joy. He also is capable of making any situation fun. He has a healthy perspective about what’s important in life, and doesn’t hesitate to adhere to those…
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Am I the Exception or the Rule?
I saw a commercial for a department store recently, and their main message was that they sell designer products at department store prices. It was all about save, save, save. And then they showed the price tag on a purse. $149.99. I nearly plotzed. Seriously. It was close. That’s a savings? I cannot imagine a…
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Only the Best Dogs Need Apply
I’ve had many dogs in my lifetime, and somehow I always manage to have the best dogs in the entire world. It kind of makes me feel sorry for the rest of you, having to settle for seconds like you do. My dogs are always wonderful, fabulous, the most excellent creatures on the face of…