The Friday Files

Hello, dear friends.  Happy Friday!  Why do four-day weeks seem so much longer than five-day weeks?  I haven't been able to figure out what day of the week it is all week.

I saw this video on Facebook, and I hate to admit it, but it reminds me a little of myself at mealtimes.  I have tried to eat all the right things and avoid snacking between meals.  I never realized how hungry a person gets when there is no indulging between mealtimes.
It's no way to live.

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Speaking of not eating between meals, my #2 introduced me to this Celestial Bengal Spice tea awhile ago.  It is the perfect remedy for my 2 PM sweet tooth craving.  I add a dash of honey, and it's almost as good as inhaling a package of Oreos!  OK, maybe not quite.

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The week began with a great start by meeting my friend, Annie for lunch and shopping.  Talbots Outlet had a sale to end all sales.

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Last weekend I saw a couple of movies...

Without a doubt, Hidden Figures is one of the best movies I've seen in a long time. It's got it all - inspiration, education, humor and acting at its finest.  It's the first movie that I have seen in awhile where the audience clapped at the end and stayed for the credits.

Patriots Day is a film that gives the audience a bird's eye view of the Boston Marathon bombing.  After watching the constant TV coverage at the time, I felt like I knew the story fairly well.  The movie gives so much more detail on the actual events that surrounded that heart-breaking day in American history.

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I got a kick out of this article comparing sorority sisters' photo poses with Meerkats.
Did you ever watch the show, Meerkat Manor?  
The girls and I loved it.

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American Airlines is offering discount tickets.  
There's only one hitch.  

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Great news! 
The actors think so too!

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NBC is resurrecting Will & Grace.  A limited 10 episodes will be written to update the fans on what this crazy group of friends is doing in 2017.
I can't wait. 


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A couple of weeks ago, my friend Jenn over at Coffee on the Porch With Me wrote a post about a recurring dream that she had.  

I have the classic "falling" dream about once every few months. 

To dream that you fall and are not frightened signifies that you will overcome your adversities with ease.


Good news for me.

There's another dream that I have been having for years.  Unfortunately, George is not in it.  It always involves my wallet/purse being stolen or lost.  I looked it up and here is what it said. 

To dream that your wallet has been stolen indicates that someone may be trying to take advantage of you. Perhaps someone has "stolen" your heart away.


Could be bad news for the Mister. 



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Just finished this thriller and loved it.

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I'm listening to The Kennedy Wives on my walks and in the car.  
So far, so good.


Do you have a recurring dream?



Until next time...

Peek-a-Boo!

An ASAP Hodgepodge

Hello, dear friends.  How's your week going?  All is well here.  On Monday, I met a dear friend for lunch and shopping.  We hit some fabulous sales.

You know what happens on Wednesdays around here.  Joyce comes up with the questions and bloggers come up with the answers.

Here are mine.

1.  ASAP typically stands for "as soon as possible."  What else could it stand for in your life right now?

Always Say A Prayer

When my girls were younger, I was an incurable worry wart.  When they were babies, I was constantly putting a mirror under their noses to make sure they were still breathing.  Later, when they were attending school, and there was an outbreak of meningitis, I would ask them if their necks hurt about 3 times a day.

Whenever I had a worrisome thought, I would Always Say A Prayer... just in case.

I always thought that once the girls were grown and on their own my worrying would stop.  But it's even worse!  When I don't hear from one of the girls for awhile, and they don't answer my hundreds of texts, I suffer from dry mouth, cold sweats, and the dry heaves. 

And then I Always Say A Prayer... just in case. 

And then I contact their local Police Department.     

And an ambulance for me.

2.  Are you the last person to speak up in a group or the first to have an idea?  Is it a good thing or no?

Basically, I like to stand on the sidelines, give the group the stink eye, and judge them.  But that's only when I'm in a good mood.

3.  What do you remember best about being 12?

My new hairdo.

I thought for sure that it would catch on, but it was a no-go.

4.  January 16th is National Winnie the Pooh Day.  Which character do you relate to the most, and why?  If you're stumped, go here for inspiration.

I took the test, and it's confirmed... I'm Winnie.

We also share the same body type.

It probably has to do with all those jams and cakes.

5. What's an app you use that helps simplify or make life easier for you in some way?

Photoshop!!!!
Here is an example of a before and after shot of me.

Before

After

I told you it was great!!

6.  San Fransisco, San Diego, San Juan, San Antonio, Sanibel... You have an all expenses paid long weekend to one of these destinations.  Which one do you choose and why?

Sanibel, hand down.  

The reason, you ask?

It was sunny and 80 degrees yesterday.  

What's the gate number? 

7.  Share with us a song that makes you feel nostalgic.  For what? 

Any song on this album.

It reminds me of a time in my life when I was carefree, and I continually didn't worry about my children.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

I admit it, I enjoy True Crime books and movies.  I thought the recent OJ mini-series was interesting and well done.

But a movie chronicling this drama?
No thanks, I'll take the money instead.


Until next time...

Winsome Wreaths

Hello, dear friends.  I hope that you are enjoying your weekend.  It's sunny and bitterly cold here.  The Mister and I got some shopping, lunching, and a couple of great movies into the weekend.

We also did a lot of this.


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I have spent a considerable amount of time on line in search of a replacement wreath for my door.  I still have my bright red one in place.  The Mister told me that he thinks that we should keep it up all year round.  Nice try, Mister.

Obviously, there are many that I can't hang outdoors, but I thought that they were pretty anyway.  And I'm sure I could find the perfect place for one inside.  Don't tell the Mister.  I like to use the element of surprise.

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The Wreath Depot

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Some cute Valentine Wreaths

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Then again,  I can always make one.

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If I made this one, I wouldn't have to buy supplies.







Until next time...