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Pictures from Henry Coe State Park

Dean took some pics with his cell phone. Notice I wear the same clothes every time I hike. We only go once a week and during that time we do laundry. So yeah, no need to buy a ton of…

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Fashion Friday: Personal Stylist

I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of hiring a personal stylist. I’ve considered it, but I remember reading what a fashion designer had said about stylists. She considered it pretty pathetic, equating it to taking the fun, creativity, and…

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IUI Take 2

We went to Kaiser today for our second insemination. I felt like this doctor was a lot more meticulous than the previous one. He tried three different tubes because he wanted to get it just right and provided commentary for…

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Book Review: Nefertiti

It seems like I do a lot of reading on the plane – it’s what keeps me occupied. Not really one for movies or shows unless they’re good. I watched an episode of GCB on my Virgin flight. Is that…

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Sell on Craigslist

A follow up on my previous post. We have leftover stuff from merging two households and from pruning unnecessary items. All of it sits in a storage area below the garage in my condo building. If you’re looking for ways…

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Money Monday: Saving

I don’t consider myself a spendthrift, but I think I need to put us on a budget. I know we need to be on a budget. We spend money freely, no limits. I’m trying to be more cognizant of my…

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Henry W. Coe State Park

Dean and I have sort of been on a health kick lately, trying to take better care of ourselves. One of the things I’ve instituted is a weekly hike. I’ve been browsing pictures and websites of regional parks, state reserves,…

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Rounding Out the Pics from NYC

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Mission Chinese: NYC

Mission Chinese, noted as one of the best new restaurants in the U.S., is my very favoritest restaurant in San Francisco. My stomach is a black hole when it comes to chowing down on the salt cod fried rice. I’ve…

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Wow, Thank You

In the past several hours, I’ve received 13 emails and Facebook messages from readers lending their support. I am so blessed to belong to such a warm, caring community. I want to give each email the personalized attention it deserves…

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