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The Writing’s On The Wall…

(Bonus points to anyone who knows the origin of this idiom…without the help of a Google search!)

I was sitting in church taking notes a few weeks ago – *hint* – and I got to…

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  • Personality Insights, Random
  • Jan, 23, 2025
  • 41 Comments

Never Have I Ever…Part 2

Owned a dog or a cat.

Taken a cruise vacation.

Boosted a car battery. (I’ve had other people boost my car battery, but I’ve never actually been brave enough to operate the cables.)

Gone skydiving or bungee…

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  • Personality Insights, Random
  • Jan, 22, 2025
  • 56 Comments

Colbert Questionert* (*Not a Typo!)

The first time I saw these questions (posed by Stephen Colbert to various and sundry celebrities), it was on Stephany’s blog. I meant to answer them during 2023 NaBloPoMo and then…forgot. Alexandra posted answers…

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  • Ask Me (Almost) Anything, Personality Insights, Random
  • Jan, 16, 2025
  • 27 Comments

I Ask You. You Ask Me.

Jim: Question. What kind of bear is best?

Dwight: That’s a ridiculous question.

Jim: False. Black bear.

It’s question time.

First up, questions for you.

Best slow cooker recipes. Please tell me your favourites in the comment section. My…

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  • Ask Me (Almost) Anything, Christmas, Favourite Things, Home, Personality Insights, Random
  • Jan, 15, 2025
  • 59 Comments

You Can Find Me Over at Lisa’s House!

When Lisa asked me to do a guest post, I jumped at the chance to spend time hanging out in her corner of the internet. Why don’t you stop by for a visit!

Header photo…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Guest Post, Personality Insights
  • Jan, 14, 2025
  • 2 Comments

It’s Time To Talk 2024 Finances (Yes, There Is a Pie Chart)

Hot on the heels of discussing Christmas gifts, I figured I might as well do a budget roundup from 2024. I find posts of this ilk are either deeply fascinating or horrifically boring depending…

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  • Budget, Home, Money, Personality Insights, Thrifting
  • Jan, 09, 2025
  • 49 Comments

Ten Chores I Wouldn’t Be Sad To Never Do Again

Happy New Year! Is anyone else feeling dazed and confused by the fact it is already 2025? Just me?

Hot on the heels of setting mantras and fun ideas for the year to come, I…

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  • Home, Personality Insights, Pet Peeves, Random
  • Jan, 01, 2025
  • 35 Comments
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