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You Are Who Your Pet Thinks You Are

The other day I read an article on the Huffington Post that really resonated in me and I wanted to share. Your pet loves you unconditionally — but do you offer yourself the same courtesy? Our furry friends bring us … Continue reading

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I see the hole

That does not sound good. It isn’t. I see the hole of depression.  Everything going on with my family, my job, my friends, my lack of a dating life…. Need I go on? Today was very hard. My dad is … Continue reading

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Dogs, running, and dinner

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Today I had dinner with a former student and her mom.  We had an instant bond and have stayed close throughout the years. She is graduating this year and I cannot believe it has been so long. I knew her … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Dadoo!

Today is my dad’s birthday. He is an easy person to shop for. He does not want stuff. He just wants to spend time with you. I took him to one of his favorite restaurants for dinner, Wienerschnitzel. His dinner … Continue reading

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Nothing to share

Nothing to share but complaints. Work is slow since we are testing. I do nothing for four hours except walk around the room. There is no teaching. No interactions with the kids. It is just plain boring. Mom is doing … Continue reading

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Packing Cubes and Labels

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Today was a great day. I spent the day with my wonderful friend who also happens to be my hairdresser (I am sure there are some days she wishes I did not mention the hairdresser part!). We will call her … Continue reading

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The mean twin

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Once upon a time, right before the Earth’s crust cooled, I was in high school. While sitting in homeroom freshman year, I meet my twin. I met another Samantha Bo. Yes, both our first names are Samantha and both of … Continue reading

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Proceed at your own risk

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Seriously! Some of these pictures are scary. My mom’s surgery went well. She is still in pain, but relief could take as many as three weeks! I hope it comes sooner than that. The surgery looks barbaric. It included drills, … Continue reading

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Meatloaf

Tomorrow at this time my mom will be home from surgery.  We are all at my grandmother’s, in our respected rooms, and our bellies full of my Nan’s amazing meatloaf. I am trying to not get my high hopes up, … Continue reading

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No Easter Bunny today

It was a very quiet Easter. I did some grocery shopping, laundry, and watched a few movies. I have not watched Adventures in Babysitting in years, but it was as good as I remembered. I wanted to be Chris (Elizabeth … Continue reading

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