You Could Be Swinging On A Star...

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Today was a day when I could not get out of my own way! I had fifty deadlines kicking the stuffing out of me, Microsoft Outlook turned against me, and my desk looked like a BOMB went off - BLAM!

Are You In Or Out...

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Have you ever found yourself crashing into the same question regardless the direction you turn? Ironically, this has happened to me over the past week. What are you? What is the answer? Asked by an amazing book read devoured in 24 hours, from a conversation with a friend from high school, culminating with the homily in church this past Sunday, the same question was posed: are you in the "in" crowd or are you "out"?

Summer Intoxication...

Darn it...I did it again. I really did not mean to disappear for days on end. I know...I could have been laying in a ditch somewhere and no one would even know because I am so ungrateful I never even told anyone where I was. But I can't help it. I am drunk on summer.

Psst...Wanna Know The Secret?

What a week, what a week, what a week! Another busy emotional roller coaster whirling up and down mountains of blessings...sometimes hidden in the dips that make your stomach churn. Luckily...I know The Secret.

I'm Not A Little Girl...I'm The Bionic Woman...

Well, once again it has been too many days since checking in to my world, but I have been on a mission. A genuine-Oscar-Goldman-the-world-is-hanging-in-the-balance-I'm-gonna-kick-some-bad-guy-heiney-mission.

You Can't Change It...

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Today I was talking with a great person when suddenly Stevie Ray Vaughn was mentioned... and I thought, "Man, I have really awesome, cool people in my life."

Here's A Story...

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So while I was perusing the New York Times today, I learned Sherwood Schwartz passed away. While I have known he was the brains behind "The Brady Bunch" (snort! Hee, hee! It strikes me as funny to say "brains" and "Brady Bunch" in the same sentence!) I had forgotten he also created and produced "Gilligan's Island." Understanding what a loss this is to the television-viewing world, I thought I would pay tribute to Mr. Schwartz in my own small way.

Journey To The Center Of Your Mind...

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Upstate New York is in the midst of a beautiful hot summer. And as I have been awaiting this weather since about, oh, I don't know...January...I have been taking full advantage of it. Hence why I have been MIA since last week.

The Fashion Challenge...

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My dear friend, Bliss, tagged me in her recent challenge. Now it must be known...Bliss is one of my amazing friends from the blogging world who I find myself so in sync with I am pretty sure she, Adrienne, fojoy, Sara, and I could have been separated a birth. Of course, I have no concrete proof of this...just a good, strong hunch.

And Pretty Soon My Heart Was Singing...

It has been a physically and emotionally charged week for me ~ but in a good way. Really. Hang on...this is gonna be a bit of a ride...

In My World...: Stars Upon Thars...

In My World...: Stars Upon Thars...: "Thank you, Dr. Seuss! Recently I became quite concerned over statistics published regarding the education of our youth. Even more concernin..."

Stars Upon Thars...

Thank you, Dr. Seuss!

Recently I became quite concerned over statistics published regarding the education of our youth. Even more concerning than the statistics is the blame game. As I have real questions and earnestly want the thoughts of others (sans jumping on the mud-throwing bandwagon) I chose to go to the bookshelf to educate myself on what can be done. Naturally, I turned to Dr. Seuss.

Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Pugs In The Tub...

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Perhaps I was feeling a bit too ambitious. After a day with hardly any of the to-do list getting to-done, I thought I would take on a task that could be a bit enjoyable and show productive results. This was about the point I should have had my head examined and just went for a walk. Ugh...

Mangia, Mangia, Mangia...

I have said it before and I will say it again...I love to cook. This is great because, well, I love to eat.

Love Conquers All...

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At the risk of letting my English Literature geekiness shine through, let me just go on record to say as a New Yorker I am thrilled our government finally caught up to Chaucer's 14th century Canterbury Tales proclamation: Amor Vincit Omnia. Translated from Latin: Love Conquers All.

You Are A Part Of Me...

You are a part of me...
your smile, your laugh, your quirks
are all engraved upon my heart.

You are a part of me...
in ways I could never imagined
yet would not have any other way.

You are a part of me...
no matter where I go or what I do,
you will be with me.

You are a part of me...
love without measure; ever grateful
for the blessing of you.

Thoughts Through An Evening Rain...

Your scent on my skin 

ignites, inhaling deeply, burning 

intense. 

First kiss remembered, 

the taste of  you gently caresses my 

lips.

Night's chill delivers 

shivers of your touch tracing my

spine.

Pulsing rain drums 

 the beat of your heart into

mine.

In quiet peace,  

evening rain sings me to

sleep.

Shower Therapy...

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Today was one of those days where the hits just kept on coming. And in hindsight, I probably brought it on myself...I always get grouchy when I don't get enough sleep. At least that's what my family tells me.

You Make Me Happy...

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I am a happy person by nature. Nevertheless, I want you to know...you make me happy.

It Is A Truth Universally Acknowledged...

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Anyone else in love with the writings of Jane Austen to the degree I am knows, “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” So says the greatest heroine of all time, Miss Elizabeth Bennett at the opening of the greatest story of all time.

Like Father, Like Daughter...

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” As a child, when I was asked this question, my answers varied from a skater in the Ice Capades, to an artist, to a rock star, to a yuppie. However, one constant always remained. Even when I was not positive of what I wanted to be, I always knew who I wanted to be. After witnessing the work ethic, love of life, and love of family that my Dad possesses, I have always known that I want to be just like him.

The Wheels On The Bus...

Sorry for getting that annoying little ditty stuck in your head, but there is a method to my madness. I think...

Morning Swim...

I really love this time of year. It affords longer days, relaxing nights, and one of my favorite ways to start the day.

That's Entertainment...

Now I am completely showing my age, but I don't care. As I shared with our daughters this evening, they just don't make 'em like they used to.

Till You've Walked A Mile...

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I've heard it said one should never judge another until you've walked a mile in their shoes. Then, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. But that doesn't seem right, either.