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July 2008 - Posts

My New Direction (very looong!)

Posted Thursday, July 31, 2008 8:30 PM

"What if your current challenge is a call to action, a rallying cry that will prepare you for the next phase?" I read this today...and it's fitting. Last night, after going to bed, DH and I talked for a long time. I love this man. I love that he is supportive

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We're so boring!

Posted Friday, July 25, 2008 7:01 PM

It's Friday night and we're so boring! It's the weekend - a kid free one at that and here we are...no plans as usual and a list of responsibilities to accomplish since there's never enough time during the week. DH is in the kitchen whipping up blueberry

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Break Time!

Posted Saturday, July 19, 2008 4:33 PM

Project: Home Office Organization I'm taking a break. I swear I've re-arranged furniture 20 times. Here's a picture of what's going on. Of course, ignore the plywood floors (more expensive future project) and lack of curtains (more sewing). One step at

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Daydreaming

Posted Thursday, July 17, 2008 3:52 PM

Being an ‘older’ woman on The Nest (I HATE that I can say that!), I sometimes get a little envious that my peers are so much younger. Something hit me today and I have no idea where it came from. Maybe it’s my age, stemming from feelings of being a few

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Tuesday Blahs

Posted Tuesday, July 15, 2008 6:11 PM

I've been keeping busy, but have a few minutes before taking DD to tennis & thought I'd post an update: My mom is doing well! She's home and feeling better and just scared enough that she isn't overdoing it...thank goodness. Of course, now with her

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Unsolved Mysteries: Vanishing Flip Flops

Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 7:58 PM

My DH drives me crazy. Where are his flip flops? I swear...if he only had a brain! Which brought me to researching past blog posts to count the number of times his ACCUSATIONS DIRECTED AT INNOCENT ME have been a topic of discussion. I lost count. But

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Feeling Better

Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 6:14 PM

Just waiting on DH to get home - we're kid free! Of course I started AF last night and have major cramps. I feel a little better after my nap and want to go see my mom at the hospital, but only for a few minutes. I know she's exhausted from all of the

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Everything is okay in my world today.

Posted Thursday, July 10, 2008 3:34 PM

My mom is doing well! A huge relief. I've never experienced anything so frightening. After a night of not sleeping, I couldn't sleep in either. So I got up and went to visit my mom. She was good, but tired. Her DH spent the night in the chair by her bed

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Please say a prayer for my mom! (long post...sorry, it's late and I need to talk)

Posted Wednesday, July 09, 2008 10:43 PM

I'm a nervous wreck. My mom had a heart attack tonight. I've never been so scared or so thankful that my prayer was answered. She's okay. DH couldn't be with me...he was dealing with my daughter's inconsiderate bad-timing drama for me. (I'm in the middle

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Dog Tired

Posted Tuesday, July 08, 2008 10:20 PM

On my way to bed and noticed my dog turned in early tonight! Doesn't she look comfy-cozy? I had to share her picture! She looks like a pig...but she's really a miniature doxie! lol And no...she's not expecting! Good night! Sweet dreams!

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You know you're bored when you turn to juvenile activities....

Posted Tuesday, July 08, 2008 8:52 PM

Someone emailed me this today...so, something different to comment on if you're bored. I am. So I used the "SH" sound to do mine. Or so I tried. It's harder than it looks. Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following...*they have to

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Performance Review - whoopty doo!

Posted Tuesday, July 08, 2008 5:04 PM

Another crazy day. Of course. Another manager is on vacation and didn't do something required and necessary for the opening of a new medical group today - making us look unprepared, so a lot of cleaning up after someone else. My boss was very disappointed

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Family Tradition - had to share!

Posted Monday, July 07, 2008 8:01 PM

Okay...this is a really bad picture of me and my daughter - we usually look better - but it's been long day & a Monday at that, so cut us a break! We have a family blog which members of the family update on occasion since some of us are in PA, some

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A princess in the family!

Posted Monday, July 07, 2008 5:36 PM

Part I: No...I'm not talking about me this time! lol I knew I was going to be an aunt again (my brother's first) - but today I found out I'm going to have a niece! Hurray! I don't have a niece! I have 2 nephews! And I'm always at a complete loss on what

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Sunday is a day of rest - I'm taking advantage of it!

Posted Sunday, July 06, 2008 11:40 AM

While waiting in the parking lot of the flea market to meet my mom, I witnessed a car accident and went running over to help. Poor little old man pulled out in front of a girl speeding. I've never seen a car accident and it was a little shaky. I ran over

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Finally a day of peace, just not peace of mind!

Posted Saturday, July 05, 2008 10:00 AM

Not a day of rest. Major cleaning day since there's an extra day this weekend. Not fun...and as you can tell, I'm procrastinating a little by blogging instead of actually diving into my list of things to do. All in good time. :) I survived DH's family

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4th of July Plans

Posted Friday, July 04, 2008 11:36 AM

Am I feeling a migraine coming on? Are my nerves making my stomach flop? We're heading to DH's aunt's retirement party/family reunion/4th of July picnic. DH isn't as close to his family as I am to mine and we rarely see his family, which is why when we

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Niski's New Bed

Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 8:20 PM

Our dapple dachshund, Niski, LOVES her new bed & blankie. She keeps hopping around, snuggling and burrowing...which led to panting & the picture with her tongue hanging out! Doesn't she look happy?

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Switched at birth?

Posted Wednesday, July 02, 2008 4:18 PM

That's actually what my mom said to me today...perhaps I was switched at birth because I wasn't brave enough to call in sick today to join the rest of my family at her place for swimming. They all happen to be off today. How could I call off and come

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About DANGERUSS & MITTENS

My husband calls me Mittens. I adore my husband, girls (19 & 16), our dapple doxie, Niski and spending time with family. I love the D&R board - you can usually find me there. It's a good thing I love D&R since we bought an old farmhouse last year that needs a complete cosmetic makeover. I love decorating & rearrange the furniture every time I clean. Yes, nearly once a week! I also love all things pink & girly. I'm an entrepreneur (wanna-be supermodel, actress, writer and princess - but my wanna-be status changes frequently). I love to blog. :)


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