Went over to Mom's this afternoon to see my brother, sister-in-law and the twinkies.  The twinkies are so much more interactive now.  They had fun playing, climbing the stairs, and sitting in Grandma's rocking chair (it was her rocker when she was a little girl).     ...

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Its been one of those days where I just want to crawl into a whole and only speak to those who will answer me with a 'yes ma'am'.  Many conflicts of personality, many 'suggestions' and many co-workers whose mouths need to meet my fist.  How dare people feel they have the right to ridicule me, a question or a suggestion in an email. ...

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This past Friday I was lucky enough to get both my IRS and state tax refunds, so Friday night I spent my evening reworking the budget.  Starting in May, my budget has two new entries ... diapers and baby food.  (well, technically three....dum dum dum dumm... day.care.)  In an attempt to pry myself away from the tv and the computer, I figured today...

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 **photo by Anglina, from Flickr.  Its Valentine's Day weekend.  There are plans for couples everywhere to do things to celebrate their love.  Some stay home and just chill together.  Some go out to dinner. I spoke to a friend today about their plans, and they are a couple that will stay home and spend time together.  Her exact words were, 'Why do I want to...

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Read this NPR article, and create your own life story.  It took me almost all day to come up with mine.   *february 2010, my six word life story.   ...

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I guess spending time painting the trim and doors in the nursery, working late and visiting a friend in the hospital, kept me away from posting.  Though these items were ordinary 'life' things, they are still a part of my life. Though I did do one thing.  I voted in the Illinois state election primary.  Big year for Illinois, since after our previous governor...

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