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I have no words.
There was an assassination attempt on former President Trump today. He only got grazed on his ear, but one rally attendee was killed, and another is in serious condition. The attempted assassin is also...
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Four celebrity deaths in a week. Shelley Duvall, Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons, and now Shannen Doherty. RIP, and in Dr. Ruth's case, may her memory be a blessing. I loved Beverly Hills 90210 when I was in...
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Bob Newhart has died at 94. A good run, but still sad. One of the greats of comedy. Sadly, younger generations only knew him as Papa in Elf.
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He's out.
Joe Biden has dropped out of the 2024 race, and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the new Democratic candidate. I think she can beat Trump, but this is still going to be a trying time. I...
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Delayed baseball photos.
Katie was installed as her Rotary Club's President last week. For some reason, the ceremony was held at Fred Nats Park! We had a box suite. For a small, minor league ballpark, it was really nice. And...
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The 2024 Democratic ticket.
Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota governor Tim Walz as her running mate. A good, solid choice that will probably help with Midwest voters.I was hoping for Senator Mark Kelly, but I think this is a...
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Birthday goodies.
Another year, another birthday lunch at Can Can in Richmond. I had a kind of Disney and American Girl birthday- Disney Parks cookbooks, Princess Tiana and her outfits, and yet another Disney Loungefly...
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Another birthday girl.
Katie's birthday was on Saturday, which was craft day at church. I took a cake and some ice cream, and we had a little party! We had her birthday dinner at Bollywood Masala. We haven't been in...
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Not doing so great lately.
I've had a bout with depression this summer that I just haven't been able to shake. I was feeling pretty bad during choir practice today. It was as if I didn't want to be there. I haven't done my nails...
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Another princess!
Rapunzel arrived today. She's gorgeous. Her only real flaw is that her eyes aren't green like in the movie. Other Rapunzel owners are doing eye swaps, but I'm afraid of ruining her head. She's staying...
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No trip. Mom has shingles, and she's really sick. So we had to cancel our plans. She's more disappointed than I am. We'll plan something else when she feels better in a few weeks. 2024 has really...
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Voted!
Absentee ballot, straight blue ticket. I really didn't want to mess with in-person voting. There are a lot of nuts in my town. Trump supporters harassed people at my voting place in 2016 and 2020.
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Piano Men.
Katie and I went to a "dueling pianos" concert last week. It was a lot of fun. The venue was nice, too. The Estate at White Hall Vineyard, where I'd never been. I'd love to go back for a wine...
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Oktoberfest 2024.
This year was better than last year! The weather was perfect. Rapunzel dressed up for the occasion. Mom and Katie at the craft tent.Shut up, liver, it's Oktoberfest! (I didn't actually drink any...
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Happy birthday, Mr. President!
Jimmy Carter is 100 years old today. He's the first former President to reach this milestone. In other news, the Mets are in the playoffs!I can't believe it's October already.
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Three busy weekends.
I've spent a lot of time at Katie's house. I had to watch Maisie for two weekends in a row! The first weekend she had a Rotary Club workshop and a church retreat. A week later, she went to New York to...
View ArticleUgh, what now?
Katie and I both saw our eye doctors this week. We both have pre-glaucoma. Sisters really do share everything. Which reminds me, it's time to schedule my yearly follow-up with my oncologist. Katie and...
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One day more...
Tomorrow is election day. If you haven't already, get out and vote!A collection of election related images...Cross stitched pieces: Dolls in Harris/Walz shirts:And yes, Georgia is wearing "pearls" and...
View ArticleI want to die.
I am so disgusted with my country. I can't believe Trump could win again. My already bad mental health won't be able to take it if Harris loses. I feel like I have nothing to live for anyway. I don't...
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I may have to accept the election results, but I don't have to like them. Trump may be the President, but he will never be *my* President. And we are not going to storm the Capitol, either. Bring on...
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Retail therapy.
I'm coping with the election results as best I can. I'm starting to dress up the dolls for the holidays. I've added some new non-AG girls to the family!Disney ILY 4ever girls Shelby (blonde) and Ryan...
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Good Thanksgiving, bad Thanksgiving weekend.
There were just five of us this year. Mom, Dad, Katie, me, and a friend from church. Plus Rory and Maisie! Cat and dog got along surprisingly well.The decorated table, Maisie trying to get on the...
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Farewell, Mr. President.
Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. He wasn't the greatest president, but he was probably the most decent man to ever hold the office. He did great things after he left."Well done, good and...
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2024, GTFO.
It really wasn't a good year. Everyone in my family had some kind of illness, especially my mom. I had another awful surgery. Then the election happened. Ugh. I hope 2025 will be better, but I have my...
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