Category Archives: Life Observations

Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Linda Andrews

To my American compatriots, I wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the day with your family and friends. To those of you who aren’t celebrating the day, hang in there, it’s almost Friday:D  

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The Kindness Before the Storm—Talking to Strangers

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Linda Andrews

I was out and about doing the normal frantic errands this weekend, wearing my ‘High Functioning Sociopath’ Sherlock shirt when a weird thing happened. People were talking to me. Hello? Don’t you know how to read my shirt? Apparently I … Continue reading →

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Seasoned to Perfection

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Linda Andrews

Some time ago I wrote about being stalked in the park by coyotes. It is usually just me and my dog at an early hour, and I guess we look like a nice meal on their way to the horse … Continue reading →

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The Gift

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Linda Andrews

Last Tuesday, I received a gift of Tibetan Prayer beads as a thank you for judging our writing group’s contest. To be honest, I was hoping they would contain the bad thoughts that bubble up inside me and bring me … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back, Vets. I hope you make it home.

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Linda Andrews

Some years ago, the US military released a horrible statistic. More Afghan/Iraq vets were dying from suicide than were killed in battle. God only knew how many others were homeless, locked in the war that raged inside their heads. It … Continue reading →

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For Those With A Sweet Tooth

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Linda Andrews

This year the Arizona State Fair had an exhibition on candy. Here are some of my favorite photos. From the beginning: After the walk through on the ingredients, we explored the types of candy. I had to take a picture … Continue reading →

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Why Does One Problem Always Lead to Another?

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Linda Andrews

While I’ve enjoyed the Facebook posts regarding the earthquakes in Arizona and the mammoth efforts to rebuild, I immersed in a rebuilding project of my own. Last week I posted at about the water pipe bursting and flooding our living … Continue reading →

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Voting Matters, History of Rights

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Linda Andrews

Here in the States, the first Tuesday of November is election day. So many take voting for granted, others see it as a contest to pick the ‘winner’ instead of who represents your ideals best, or, in the worst case … Continue reading →

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Getting in Touch with my Inner Scarlet O’Hara

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Linda Andrews

Thursday morning at 3AM, my husband walked across our bedroom floor and stepped into something. Given that we have cats, he thought they might be the culprit, until he took the next step. Then it was an uh-oh moment. You … Continue reading →

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How Many Pumpkins does it Take to Make a Halloween?

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Linda Andrews

I finally have all my Halloween decorations up and guess what? There seems to be a vast quantity of pumpkins. Everywhere. I have them as bowls for candy, on flags in my windows and hanging from the eaves outside.  I … Continue reading →

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