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Monthly Archives: January 2021
A New England January Sky
Sunday, January 31st 2021 . For Manmeat: With love, ~NATCPW . 2021-01-31 A New England January Sky [0:56]: . *
Adventures in Food: Sushi Saturday
Saturday, January 30th 2021 . . 2021-01-31 Sushi Saturday [0:39]: . . . And this sushi meal also came with the debut of ClaraJane’s Boredom Busting Pan Bread! .
At Rise: But I Didn’t
Saturday, January 30th 2021 . . AT RISE: Mom has found two cats snuggling together in a cute position on the bed. MOM: [Yells to other room.] Guys? I’m sorry but I have a #LookAtThatCat. CJ: [Enters bedroom, squeals.] Awwwww. … Continue reading
Posted in animals, art, At RISE, cats, childhood, comedy, Corona Quarantine, domestic life, family, health, Look at that Cat, love, mental health, parenthood, parenting
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AT RISE: Hey, You’re Pretty Cool
Thursday, January 28th 2021 . AT RISE: Mom is working at the table. Boy gets up from his computer desk nearby. It’s been quite the day in the Distance Learning Environment and it’s quitting time. BOY: [Stands up, takes off … Continue reading
Condo Times: January 2021
January 28th 2021 I don’t know if it’s ever easy being a condo board member. Making this newsletter for example, was -to me- a lot of work. But it was still the easiest part of *this* day on the board! … Continue reading
Adventures in Food: Fresh Pasta Night
Wednesday, January 27th 2021 . . I’m at the dining room table in the afternoon, yet my eyes are glued to my daughter in the kitchen where she is quietly making fresh pasta. I don’t like cliches but I can’t … Continue reading
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Pet Chronicles: Fat Cat
Monday, January 25th 2021 . I am a pet owner who just paid $130 to be told my cat is not, in fact, sick. . He’s just FAT. . I know how this happened. On Thanksgiving this past year is … Continue reading
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Un-Installing tRump
Wednesday, January 20th 2020: Biden-Harris Inauguration Day . . For realz, this is what I woke up to today: . . Pinching myself. And saying; “BYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!” 👋
400 Lights, 400,000 Lives
Tuesday, January 19th 2020 Biden-Harris Inaguration Eve . . I was unprepared for such a display of dignity, class, caring, recognition, commemoration, grief, honor, hope, beauty… and determination. *
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Farewell Trump Love Randy Rainbow
Tuesday, January 19th 2020 . I normally dislike anything with his name in it, but when in the form of a heartfelt farewell it doesn’t feel so bad. “SEASONS” OF tRUMP – A Randy Rainbow Song Parody [3:41]: . Randy … Continue reading
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