Ten Things You Like Doing on Vacation

Walking. Ground level is the best way to discover a new city.Sleeping late!If it’s a stay-cation, making one room really sparkle.Reading.Staying in my pj’s all day.Being a lady who lunches. I never get to do that.Staying up late.Seeing how busy I can keep the Netflix gnomes.Cooking. Something that takes time, like bolognese sauce or homemade bread.Relaxing and laughing with DH,...
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Happy B-Day, Buttercup!

My girl Buttercup is turning the big 4-0 today! Don’t let the demure pose fool you, though. This is one kick-butt writer we’re talking about. Given the personal storms she’s weathered the past couple of years, her forties ought to be smooth sailing–she has two great kids and a rockin’ guy, so hitting the decade when women can finally do what they want and not worry...
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Happy Valentine’s Day

For more great “cartoons drawn on the back of business cards” by Hugh MacLeod (he’s using this one as a wine label for his company, Stormhoek), check here.
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Wrap It Up

mimi will not be changing her middle name to “Nostradamus” anytime soon. On January 1, I made the following predictions:Florida will not get hit by a major hurricane despite Apocalyptic reporting from The Weather Channel and nearly every Florida newscaster drawing breath. – Right on the money. Go me! Second career in meteorology!Hillary Clinton will win the Democratic...
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Merry Christmas!!

For those of us who never experience a white Christmas, a little snow, courtesy of Currier and Ives:Enjoy a restful and blessed holiday!
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