Whale Tongue Tales

Well, folks….believe it or not, Mr.Simmons and I pulled off Thanksgiving dinner at our house for 12, count it, t-w-e-l-v-e of our nearest and dearest (including us, of course). Choosing to host Thanksgiving, I’ve learned, is a pretty big deal. I didn’t realize the full weight of what I had done to myself [...]

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for pumpkin flavored EVERYTHING and I love it! Last night after a delicious Rusan’s date night with Charles, we happened upon a Coldstone…curious. Actually, I planned the whole night around Coldstone, Charles just doesn’t know it. Anyhow, I had all intention of getting my standard cheesecake ice cream with graham crackers and [...]

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I love Charles’ dog*. I really do. Most of the time his dog is so cute and so cuddly and all I want to do is give Charles’ dog lots of hugs and kisses. Then there are other times….times I like to get sleep and times I realize maybe I’m not ready [...]

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I’m not a movie critic so, instead, I will share my reaction to the film….
As the movie ended:“That was really good.”
As we were riding down the escalator to the parking deck:“That was really well done.”
As we were getting in the car:“That was really heavy.”
Then I silently cried all the way home.
Sean Penn did a beautiful [...]

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That sounds even better live. What a way to spend a Tuesday night with your husband.

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