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Happy Things Friday: 12 January

Happy Friday. Another day, another week, and we’re now firmly into the new year.

This was a mostly good week. There were some “moments”. Shall I discuss?

Perhaps I’ll start by recalling the morning our toilet…

Happy Things Friday, Misadventures, Thrifting
Jan, 12, 2024
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Demerits and Gold Stars: November 2023 – January 2024

Since we’re still emerging from the blur of another holiday season, I’m letting myself off easy and combining two and a half months of demerits and gold stars into a single blog post.

First up,…

Demerits, Gold Stars, Life, Mental Health
Jan, 11, 2024
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I Thought I Was Ready To Use A Scale Again. I Wasn’t.

In May of 2022 I started eating “intuitively.” For the better part of twenty years I had cycled between different eating regimens looking for the Elusive Golden Key of Nutritional Truth that would unlock…

Food, Mental Health, Personality Insights
Jan, 10, 2024
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Top Five/Bottom Five: The Cookie Edition

This one is for Engie. A few weeks ago she suggested I post about the best and worst cookies (apparently she has – and I quote – “STRONG feelings”). I didn’t get around to…

Guest Post: Welcome Jan Coates!

Today I have the special delight of introducing you to my friend Jan. She’s an author/illustrator and all-around creative whiz with boundless enthusiasm for life. Oh, and she also has a blog and happens…

Happy Things Friday: 5 January

I know I kept up with my Happy Things Friday posts during the Christmas break, but it feels like this is the first “real” Happy Things Friday in a while. Christmas just skews everything…

Following Up, 2023 Blog Top Fives, and More Randomness

I finally feel like Christmas break is over. There are so many layers involved in preparing for the holiday, and just as many layers involved with dismantling things. I was behind on laundry and…

Happy Things Friday: 12 January

Demerits and Gold Stars: November 2023 – January 2024

I Thought I Was Ready To Use A Scale Again. I Wasn’t.

Top Five/Bottom Five: The Cookie Edition

Guest Post: Welcome Jan Coates!

Happy Things Friday: 5 January

Following Up, 2023 Blog Top Fives, and More Randomness

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