Where’s My Grammar Police Badge?

I lovingly refer to my mother as the Comma Queen.  She’s my proofreader extraordinaire, when I can contract use of her services.  She is in very high demand, you know. Making my own grammatical blunders always makes me cringe.  However, it happens. Sometimes, I know it before the words ever trip off my tongue, but […]

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I Dreamed Of…

How would you finish that sentence?  do you remember your dreams?  Do you dream in color? Lately, my dreams have been crazy.  Crazy! Like sentenced to death row for saving someone’s life crazy.  Yeah, that makes for restful sleep. (Where is that damned sarcasm font when I need it!) ‘Til next time, Jessica  

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Wordy Thursday

There’s a Pin out there somewhere in Pinterest-land that reads, “Don’t underestimate the seductive power of a decent vocabulary”. Oh, so true!  I’ve been thinking about Ireland lately.  Maybe it is because I want to go Ireland, like now; maybe I just want to get away for a few days; and maybe it is because […]

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Dingo Ate My Baby Crazy

Life has been interesting the last few weeks (and the next few promise to be as well).  First of all, I’m still searching for signs of possession in my car.  I’m not sure I’ll ever really be able to trust it again.  There was a fantastic weekend of Flogging Molly and Greek food (there is an upcoming […]

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Happiness v. Contentment

Tonight, on my way home, I pondered the difference between “happiness” and “contentment”.  For me, this is kind of a big deal.  My wishes on falling stars, birthday cake candles, etc. have almost always been a wish for happiness.  I guess it stems from the “happily ever after” in all the stories and fairy tales. […]

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My Car Is Possessed

Seriously. It is exhibiting some demonic qualities lately. Even my mechanic is entertaining it as a viable theory.  The Evidence The car waited until a holiday weekend to demonstrate any strangeness. (Guess who isn’t open Memorial Day weekend?  Most mechanics.) The defect only stressed my sanity not my driving skills. (My dog, Dexter’s sanity was […]

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Dipping A Toe In

So, I’m still working on getting a grip on things for some longer posts, but today, today I ate my lunch in the park.    It is a perfect day. The sun is shining (which it hasn’t done in a while), it is warm without being stifling, and the clouds make interesting and beautiful shapes. […]

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What’s Eating My Brain?

Hello!  Long time, no blog.  I know, believe me.  The absence has been felt.  However, I’m back.  In part, thanks to my 2015 New Year’s Resolutions, but mostly because I missed this too much not make it a part of my life. Things I’ve discovered since starting my new job.  A job in which I […]

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Resolution Resolved.

Happy New Year!   Alright. It is that time of year again. Last year my New Year’s Resolutions went…pretty well as far as these things go. More things got crossed off the list than left on there. I’m not thrilled, but I am resolved to do at least as well this year. So, here goes. […]

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