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Because I'm still fighting...
When I get another doll, I think I want this one, TM 89. I'm not a huge fan of camo, but it's teal. Teal is the color for ovarian cancer. I just got a good report from my oncologist about a scan I had...
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Spring Forward!
Spring doesn't actually start for another week, but the spring flowers are coming up. I always get so excited when I see the first daffodil:I'm starting my spring crafts. I made two Easter table...
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Wearing of the green!
I dressed up the cocoa stand and some of the dolls for St. Patrick's Day.Happy St. Paddy's Day from the girls at the cocoa stand! Briony and McKenna serve cocoa from the decorated stand. Monica and...
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Black Knight is back!
A new mini series- Curse of the Ebony Blade. I enjoyed the first issue, except for the way he's treated by the Avengers. That is totally out of character, especially from Captain America. Despite his...
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Radiation therapy- done!
Katie had her last treatment today. We had a mini celebration with take out Thai, and I made a pig pickin' pie for dessert:She's so happy to be done. She's been so tired! But she had a good weekend...
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So glad it's spring.
Time for more flowers. The forsythia is blooming. A spot of brightness on a cloudy day!More daffodils!Finally, a cat selfie. After yesterday's tragedy in Colorado, everyone needs cuddles.
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Keep calm and do your nails...
My thumb joint and wrist are acting up again, so I'm wearing a brace for a while. At least my nails look good.Before my wrist gave out, I finished another cross stitched bag. This one is for my purse,...
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A 70s/80s icon is gone.
Fashion designer Jessica McClintock died last month at age 90. Her Gunne Sax label had dreamy dresses for prom or a casual prairie style. I grew up wearing Gunne Sax dresses that my mom either sewed...
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A day of firsts.
First haircut in eight months, first church service actually in church in a year, first family dinner out at a restaurant in a year.My church had in person Good Friday services today. There were only a...
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Easter crafts.
I made wreaths, centerpieces, and place card holders.I made this wreath for Katie. She loved it!And of course I decorated the cocoa stand. After Easter, it gets put away and the coffee shop comes back...
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Easter greetings, 2021!
Outdoor church! It was a beautiful morning.Dinner was at Katie's house. Sam brought his girlfriend, Devan. It was nice to finally meet her!Great food and company!Just one more doll photo- Briony and...
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More cheerful daffodils!
I picked a bunch and put them in a vase. There were so many this year!The azaleas are finally blooming, and there are a few stray tulips opening up.I just had to do a doll photo with the flowers. I...
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Owwwwww.
Good old TMJ decided to flare up this weekend. This was my Thursday night:Lunch on Friday, almost all I could manage...I was feeling better by Friday night, but the pain came back today. I've started...
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Not going to be a great day.
I woke up at 2:30 a.m., and now I can't get back to sleep. So I turned on CNN only to see breaking news about a mass shooting in Indianapolis. Eight dead (at least) at a Fed Ex facility. Ugh. Today is...
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More tests.
I got a call from the imaging center today, a week after my mammogram. I have to go back on Monday for an ultrasound on my left breast. Hopefully, it's nothing, maybe just a smudge on the image. I'm...
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A bit early...
The first roses are opening up. The irises aren't ready to open yet and they're usually a month ahead of the roses!My thyroid is fine. I forgot to mention that in my last post. I got a bit flustered...
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My breast ultrasound went fine today. No bad news, but I have some cysts they want to keep an eye on. Going back for another ultrasound in October and a mammogram next March. If they grow, the doctor...
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I did not have a good day. I couldn't get to sleep last night until almost five in the morning, and when I did finally sleep, I had a horrible dream. If you've been following me the past three years,...
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35 years of American Girl!
The dolls didn't arrive until Christmas of 1986, but AG is celebrating its birthday now. They've brought back the first six Pleasant Company dolls in their original Meet outfits with accessories!...
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My aunt Pauletta is dying and probably won't last a week. We've been having Zoom meetings every Sunday. Today is her birthday, so we called today, too. She can't even get out of bed now, and can barely...
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