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Celebrating Spring in the South with Green Snow
March 21 is the first official day of spring — and while Northerners are still getting the white stuff, we’re celebrating spring in the South with — green snow!
Posted in fun, green snow, life, miscellaneous, pollen, South Carolina, spring, spring in the south
Tagged green snow, pollen, South Carolina, spring, spring in the south
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Are Bloggers Narcissists?
My biggest fan (my mom) has tried to get several of her friends to read my blog over the past two years. She says they all say something like, “I don’t want to read about what someone had for lunch.” … Continue reading
Posted in bloggers, blogging, life, miscellaneous
Tagged are bloggers narcissists, bloggers, blogging, why i love bloggers
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Joining the Uber Craze: My First Uber Experience
Everybody’s heard of Uber — the service that matches drivers and passengers, but I don’t know anyone over 40 who’s ever used it to go anywhere.
Posted in How to, life, miscellaneous, uber
Tagged first uber ride, tips for first uber ride, uber, uber adventure, uber cab, uber experience, uber passsenger, uber rider
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Wild and Wacky Valentine’s Day Events Around the U.S.: Don’t Stay Home Feb. 14 and Have a Pity Party
One of the reasons I love the Charleston area is because there are always so many unique and interesting things to do. Valentine’s Day/weekend is no exception. Take a look at some of these wild and wacky Valentine’s Day events … Continue reading
Decluttering Detail: Week 5 of 52 — Decluttering the Linen Closet
My linen closet has never been cleaned out. And it got to the point that the door wouldn’t stay shut all the time. When it did and you opened it, either paper towels or rolls of toilet paper fell on … Continue reading
The Old Lady Hobble: When You Sit for a Long Time, Then Walk
After sitting for an extended time, when you get up, do you do the old lady hobble for the first few steps?
Posted in aging, fitness, fun, life, miscellaneous, old lady hobble
Tagged aging, hobble, old lady, old lady hobble
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Edible Fruit Bouquets: They’re Easy to Make and Fun to Eat
Anyone who knows me will tell you I’m not into cooking. However, I am fascinated with creating fun things with fruit.
My 2016 Word of the Year — and 247 Ideas for Yours
It’s not in the Microsoft Word dictionary, but in my book — it’s a real word, and a real thing.
Highs and Lows of October
October has been an incredibly action-packed month!
