Category Archives: Life Observations

One (pound of) Potatoes, Two (pounds of) Potatoes

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Ahh the fabulous spud. How could Americans or Canadians not celebrate our respective Thanksgivings without the marvelous potato? And let’s face it, for the amount of work put in, mashed potatoes are quite heavenly. Every year at Thanksgiving, my youngest … Continue reading →

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It’s not the age; it’s the mileage

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Linda Andrews

And so it came to pass a few days ago that I have begun that inexonerable slide toward old age. Sure, I’ve had a tremendous amount of white hair in my twenties (which I blame on all those emergency room … Continue reading →

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Giving thanks to family

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. I was fortunate enough to have my brother and sister-in-law in town so we celebrated yesterday since they leave this morning. And will celebrate again this afternoon. Mostly because there’s still chocolate cheesecake … Continue reading →

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Do we ever really grow up?

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Linda Andrews

I don’t think you need to be suffering from Peter Pan syndrome to still find those things we found fascinating as children, still interesting as adults. Take for example balloons. Sure there’s the helium kind that make everyone sound like … Continue reading →

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Fuzzy socks and temperature regulators

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Fall has finally arrived here in the southwest. A fickle cold front swept down from Oregon dropping the temperatures over 20 degrees overnight and promising rain. We got spit not rain. And cold temperatures. Now before all you Northerns tell … Continue reading →

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Arizona State Fair (It’s bugging me)

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Linda Andrews

I’m a little late posting this but what the hey? My husband and I went to the fair on the last day it was here. Although I was trying to get him to buy an all-day ride wristband, he declined. … Continue reading →

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A Woman Walks into her home and…

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Sits down at her computer. She touches the screen. Nothing. It’s like staring into the abyss. Being smart, she jabs the power button and rejoices to hear the sound of the gerbils rising and boarding their wheel. And then… Nothing. … Continue reading →

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It’s not a Tumor, okay, it kinda is

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Linda Andrews

As this is unofficially pink ribbon month, I thought I’d share a story with you. My mother is a breast cancer survivor; My dad fights his own battle with melanomias and won his fight against prostrate cancer. Yet, the very … Continue reading →

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Coupons Are Evil

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Yep, the title says it all. And if you think about it, retailers are offering you a deal but only if you buy on their terms. Buy before dates. Buy between dates. Buy one get one deals. Forty percent off … Continue reading →

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Sniffle, Sneeze, Cough, Kill Me Now Season

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Linda Andrews

Ahhh, autumn! Cooler weather. Cheap chocolate. Fall foliage. The sniffles. Uh, yep, it’s almost cold and flu season. Everyone’s favorite time of the year, I’m sure. Which means it is time to face the medicine cabinet (insert shrieks of horror … Continue reading →

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