Category Archives: Just Life

Being a Non-Material Girl

It’s that time again.  “Hon, what would you like for your birthday this year?” asks my husband, trying to make it sound like a lighthearted inquiry.  We both know it’s more like the commencement of a weeks-long cycle of anxiety. … Continue reading

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Well, aren’t you special?

This post is directed specifically to the driver of the 1973 Plymouth Duster that I saw several times this past weekend. (Everyone else is welcome to read it, though, this being a semi-public blog.) Dear Sir, I can only imagine … Continue reading

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Dream a little dream…

I dream of my 70th birthday.  My plan is to commence upon a decadent lifestyle when I turn 70, since pretty much every day after that is just a gift. In my dream, I buy a pack of menthol cigarettes, … Continue reading

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Driven to Distraction

I love tourist season in Branson.  I love meeting people who are visiting here, I love the economic opportunity it provides for my community, and I love the entertainment options it provides for this area. My question is, how can … Continue reading

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French Silk Pie

This is a time consuming recipe, but worth every moment.  Make sure your mixer is up for the challenge before you start. First, you need a pre-baked pie shell.  Truth be told, I normally buy pre-made pie dough by my … Continue reading

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The Karma Farmer’s Chili Con Carne

This is my favorite chili recipe of all time.  It’s best served with crackers and a big glass of milk, but won’t disappoint in Frito Pie, Chili Dogs, or Chili Mac. There are no beans in this chili.  If you … Continue reading

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Broccoli salad

I love broccoli salad from the grocery store deli, but don’t love the $5.99 a lb. price tag, so I re-created it. Ingredients: 2 heads broccoli 1 red onion 1/2 lb. bacon, unless you’re a bacon fiend like Yours Truly, … Continue reading

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Chicken Balls

My husband had these growing up, and they’re a comfort food for him.  Many thanks to my mother-in-law, who is a brilliant cook. Ingredients: 3 T. butter 1/2 c. celery, finely diced 1/2 c. green onion, chopped + 2 more … Continue reading

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100 Things

If you had to think of 100 things that make you happy, could you? Not ridiculous things, like winning the lottery, or once-in-a-blue-moon things, like a tropical vacation, but those little things that might just go unnoticed until you think … Continue reading

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Randomness from a sleepy mind

I want to know what the potential buyers from House Hunters International do for a living.   I mean, I’m happy for people who can spend $800,000 for an apartment in Italy, but they’re 23 years old and look like retail … Continue reading

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Dear Drunk Man in 27E

originally written 10/2010 I have a quirk when choosing my seat assignments on planes.  I know, I know, you’re thinking, “What?!?  She has a quirk?  GASP!” Well, it’s true.  I like to have the same seat there and back.  Now, … Continue reading

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