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Reality of the Situation
Posted on 28. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
I cannot look my blog in the mirror and not stay these words: I have gained some weight.
I think it’s something many folks find when they hit their 40’s…you put on a few pounds that seem a littler harder to take off. And I also have to remember that though I am only 40, and [...]
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Thanksgiving at the Smouse House
Posted on 27. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
I’m on my second cup of coffee and a have opened a carton of peach yogurt. The animals have been fed and are already napping again. Kid’s boyfriend is here, she is in the shower, and the younger kid is awake now. We are scheduled to meet my folks for an early lunch at 11 [...]
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When Horoscopes are Eerily Right.
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
My horoscope for the day, thanks to Tarot.Com was spot-on today.
Deb’s Horoscope:
These past years have forced you to do some very deep self-analysis. A slow and powerful transformation is underway now that will force you to become more serious about your life’s purpose. There’s no need to consider any immediate changes in your overall path, [...]
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Dump Salad
Posted on 26. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
Thanksgiving brings to mind family gatherings and, of course, food. I grew up in the south and the standard was Turkey and Cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, green beans, and pecan pie. In the larger family gatherings, there is also the other rare food items that don’t get made except for holiday gatherings. I [...]
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Dream a little dream of me
Posted on 24. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
I’ve been remembering my dreams the last few nights. Not full-blown dreams like Melissa seems to do, just those traces of things. Last nights dreams were those frightful dreams…where I knew that I was dreaming and I told myself I was dreaming and that it wasn’t real. It wasn’t one of those chasing dreams, either. [...]
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Quiet Sunday
Posted on 23. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
I still have one old-fashioned clock. You know the kind I mean. It has big numbers, runs on a battery, and has not only a minute hand and hour hand, but also a second hand. The second hand actually clicks as the moments edge to the next minute. The clock lives in my office, and [...]
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From Santa Fe to Los Alamos
Posted on 22. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
The hardest part of the public meetings was not being able to stop and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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And in 1947, The Aliens Landed
Posted on 20. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
The Public Meetings for the project I have been working on for the last six+ months are taking place this week in New Mexico. Tuesday morning as I mentioned was in Carlsbad, NM and on Tuesday night, there was a meeting held in Roswell, NM. We had a couple of hours after we arrived to [...]
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On the Pecos River
Posted on 18. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
I am in Carlsbad, NM and last night I stayed in a motel that I swear to you was a throw-back to the 60’s or 70’s and Family Road Trips. Except, I was alone in the room and without parents or a sibling. And to be honest, it was kind of….scary. Top that off with [...]
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Where the World is Flat
Posted on 17. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
We are making the drive from West Texas (Midland) into New Mexico (Hobbs). I don’t know if it’s the endless visage of dead grass and flat road ahead or if it’s trying to work on the laptop while riding that is makng me feel a little naseous. Acually, we are in New Mexico now. Just [...]
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Channel Surfing
Posted on 14. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
While I was gone this week, we were “upgraded” to digital cable. I have not yet figured out the best way to work the remote. It’s complex. But there is TNT on-demand and I can put “In the Line of Fire” on as I get ready to really wrap things up.
I am feeling kind of [...]
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Out of my Norm
Posted on 13. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
Overall, by 7:30, I am ready to start settling down for the night. Make-up off, jammies on. Tonight, though, I just got out of the shower, have re-done my make-up, and am debating which of my suits to put back on. Tonight, instead of reading my book and snuggling in the covers, I’m going to [...]
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Ghosts of Relationships Past
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
Maybe it’s the full moon, but for some reason, old friends are coming back into my life in the last couple of weeks. Not just old friends, but old colleagues I haven’t heard from in ages and, well, old lovers if I were to be downright honest. Which, in this space, I want to be [...]
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11/11: Veteran’s Day
Posted on 11. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
In thanks to all the men and women who have given so much of themselves to keep us free.
(This photo is from Arlington National Cemetery, Section 35)
PS – for those who are looking for more Arlington photos or my post from last year: History of Veteran’s Day | Some Personal Thoughts
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To sleep…perchance to dream…
Posted on 10. Nov, 2008 by Deb.
I’ve never been good at remembering my dreams on the whole. I remember bits and pieces of things – especially the pieces of weird stuff. I don’t seem to remember all of the dreams, though. There are, of course, the few that I remember. Usually those are the ones where someone I know, often someone [...]