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- December 20th, 2009
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Oh. My bad.
The Carolina Panthers are about two minutes away from a huge victory over the Minnesota Vikings. They just scored their third touch down in as many drives. My hooting and hollering woke Apes up. "…
- December 19th, 2009
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Sled and Slide!
It's 4:30pm and STILL pouring snow. Big, white fluffy flakes...which made it perfect for...SLEDDING and SNOW ANGELS!Teo and Mike wasted no time creating their angels:We all wore our reindeer ears as w…
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Catch My Drift!
We are having a BLAST!And by "we," I mean my neighbors AND April.She did not brave the storm and road trip - we decided there was nothing brave about driving over the mountains to Tennessee last night…
- December 18th, 2009
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LET IT SNOW!
Holy Geez!Huge snow storm predicted for our area! Reports have us getting anywhere from 8 to 24 inches, depending on how the storm develops.Can you say EXCITED HEATHER!Snow shovel is out. Best coat to…
- December 17th, 2009
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My Side.
Tap. Tap.This thing on?I know there has been some speculation I have been in rehab for my Diet Coke affliction. It's not true. I'd rather cut off my left arm than quit. And that's the truth.I've just…
- December 7th, 2009
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Weekend Pictoral.
The snow on Saturday didn't stick around long, but it stayed long enough Snaggle had to be carried outside to do his business. He has no idea he was a stray and we saved him. In fact, I'm quite certai…
- December 6th, 2009
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\'Tis the Season
I LOVE CHRISTMAS.I have six huge plastic boxes to prove it. Just ask Apes. She'll be happy to tell you how excited she was to lose half the shed to ornaments, stuffed snow men, and the like. At least…
- December 3rd, 2009
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It\'s HER DAY!
Today is Ape's birthday! Wish her well, will ya?I've enjoyed celebrating her every year and try to remember to do it every single day.What's a birthday celebration without a little Aponex?We gave Stew…
- November 24th, 2009
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Holding It.
Who knew my last post about aging (without the slightest hint of grace) would touch a nerve in so many people?!Thanks to everyone who forwarded the post and left a comment. Ya'll crack me up.Here's wh…
- November 23rd, 2009
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I is Old.
I'm old. You want to know how I know?Because I no longer roll my eyes when people say "time sure does fly, the older you get."Now I just shake my head furiously in agreement.I fear large groups of tee…
- November 14th, 2009
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Shameful. We Are Shameful.
I can't believe I'm going to post these photos from last night's White Trash Party.In fact, I'm betting most of my friends will likely kill me and never hang out with me again once they realize I'm re…
- November 13th, 2009
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.Trashed.
So, my neighbors are throwing a white trash birthday party for a friend of theirs.I've never met this friend, but me, Apes, and our posse are SO attending her party. This is the best I could do on sho…
- November 12th, 2009
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Rain Drops Falling on My Head.
It's been pouring rain here for two solid days (thank you Tropical Storm Ida).Last night, Apes called on her way home from work, excited about a sale happening at Tuesday Morning.That's right. We get…
- November 10th, 2009
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Disco Coffee.
My neighbor Pat called last weekend and invited us to Disco Coffee. When pressed for a definition, she replied:"Well, it's amazing coffee, friends and DISCO MUSIC, of course!"Of course.Disco Coffee.In…
- November 9th, 2009
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Blabbin\'
Letseee...First things first. Apes and I learned, whilst rocking out at the Montgomery Gentry concert last weekend, that Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Blooming Onion and beverage to all vetera…
- November 7th, 2009
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Gettin\' our country on!
Apes and I at the Montgomery Gentry concert. Birthday gift from mom and dad. Rock on!Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
- November 3rd, 2009
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Orange.
My friend Christine is amazing.She has a spirit that puts my soul at ease, a cadence to her life that draws people to her. If you're lucky enough to know her, you feel special and loved and on this pl…
- November 1st, 2009
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Ketchn\' Up.
Oy. Has it been more than a week?!Somewhere in between work, deciding to paint our bedroom in two days (hi cathedral ceilings), planning a kick-ass cabin trip for 20 crazy women over the Halloween wee…
- October 23rd, 2009
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Multi-functional
At first glance, these may just LOOK like Diet Coke screw tops, but they aren't. I've found yet ANOTHER use for the lids - aside from keeping yer drinks bubbly and collecting reward points. Sh…
- October 22nd, 2009
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Aponex
Oh this one is good, ya'll.Just got off the phone with Apes. She was telling me about the monster softball game she played tonight.Unfortunately, the team lost both games, despite her great at-bats an…
- October 21st, 2009
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Problems Commenting?
My good pal Mike S just sent me an email...seems he's having trouble commenting on my blog.Anyone else having an issue? Email me at wishfulwriterblog@yahoo.com and let me know.I'm going to work with b…
- October 20th, 2009
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Clumsy Much?
My morning started off with a forehead burn.I am now a firm believer that if you haven't used a curling iron in more than a year, you should be required to attend safety classes and wear goggles. No e…
- October 19th, 2009
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Snaggle at night
Tonight's "good night, we miss you picture" from Apes and the critters. Don't you wanna kiss those teeth?!Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
- October 18th, 2009
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Completely Random Update
Sorry for being so M.I.A.Work was nuts last week and when I did have time to write, I didn't really feel like I had anything of interest to report.Which has never stopped me before, I know.So with no…
- October 13th, 2009
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Workie Workie
I'm in Atlanta and running 'round for work.Looks like we're gonna get drenched tomorrow - two inches of rain.Awesome.I've got a three block walk to the office.Awesome.Will post when I can - hope ya'll…
- October 11th, 2009
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Playin in the Punkin Patch!
It's that time of year again....Hello, Belvedere Plantation Pumpkin Patch!This year we acted the fool with our friends Karolyn and Lauren.Of course...we have the pictures to prove it!The crazy-ness st…
- October 10th, 2009
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WalMart Super Hero
..Only Apes can have this much fun shopping for groceries...Just call her Web Slinger, protector of produce. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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Introducing Weird Speak.
This morning I hit the mother-load of April weird speak.Weird speak is what I call her language when it isn't quite Aponex (for new readers, Aponex is what we call April's inability to utter a common…
- October 8th, 2009
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- October 7th, 2009
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Two Words.
Two words, spoken at 5 p.m. every day, make me absolutely giddy.I watch the clock as the afternoon progresses, knowing exactly what will happen the moment I say those two words.I can't help but grin i…
- October 6th, 2009
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Green Goodness...
Several of you left really touching comments on my last post and for some reason Blogger is holding them captive and won't let me publish.Blogger reports they are aware of the issue with comment moder…
- October 5th, 2009
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Happy Sappy Note.
I had an "I really love my blogging friends" moment this morning and I want to share it with you.When I started this blog a few years ago, I truly didn't think anyone other than my close friends and f…
- October 4th, 2009
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Today's Aponex
We're over at Carrie and Lanie's house (the FACE SMASHER team if you're in our Fantasy Football league), and Kat n' Apes are in a serious discussion about the Washington Redskins.Overheard from my com…
- October 3rd, 2009
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Yippeee Yard Sale
We've been up since 4am...we aren't playing with this yard sale...we set up a room full of fruniture and plan on making a cool million...or at the very least, a quarter. Sent from my Verizon W…
- October 2nd, 2009
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A Dog's Life.
Um, I'm not saying Rosie is the laziest damn dog on the planet, but this is how I found her a few minutes ago...What's that? You want a closer look at LAZY?Sure.However, I will concede that this posit…
- October 1st, 2009
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Changing it UP!
For YEARS I've wanted to do something different with my hair.I've just been too chicken.BWAK. BWAK. *flaps arms*Before my previous appointments, I'd flip through magazines, cut out pictures of the cut…
- September 25th, 2009
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Total. Girl. Moment.
I totally got lost in my shower today.Not "lost lost" obviously - I mean, I don't have that big a shower.I got lost in the aroma of lavender, thanks to my shower steamer. I stayed in the shower so lon…
- September 23rd, 2009
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Loving Her.
I've been a total slacker when it comes to blogging, I know. I miss it.Work has been crazy, Apes pulled her back out and we've got a flea infestation problem that is making us more than a little grump…
- September 18th, 2009
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Back Talk
There is a longer post to be written about this, but it'll have to come later...after Apes and I get home from the Urgent Care center. Long story short - she pulled her back out this morning...who…
- September 14th, 2009
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I wanted Icon. I got Amy.
I've always been a celebrity hound.Always. As a young child, I used to daydream Madonna was my mother. Not that I didn't love my own mother, but come on...it was MADONNA. In fact, I distinctly remembe…
- September 6th, 2009
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Frickin' Heart Attack
My heart is still thudding in my chest - which I realize is weird to say given if it were beating in any other part of my body, THAT would be the emergency instead of the "WHOOP WHOOP WHOOP"…
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Puppy Love
..If only I could have a fifth dog...I borrowed this one from the couple sitting next to us at dinner tonight. Actually, Shannon asked if we could borrow him and I promptly took him from her. I had th…
- September 5th, 2009
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I-Pod Pity Party
SO many stories to tell about the week I spent with the crew of Whirlpool Building Blocks in Atlanta, Georgia.Eight Habitat for Humanity families purchased homes that were built in FIVE days by 250 vo…
- September 4th, 2009
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Only in Atlanta
Please tell me you know why I took this photo...Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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- September 1st, 2009
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- August 31st, 2009
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Building!
I love this Habitat / Whirlpool build. I cry every time a homeowner speaks!Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
- August 28th, 2009
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Chiming In.
Sorry I've been MIA all week - Apes has been under the weather and I'm busily wrapping up life here in Virginia before I head back to Atlanta for two weeks. I fly out tomorrow - it's time for the Whir…
- August 23rd, 2009
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Snaggle's D-Day
We are on our way to the local SPCA. The stray we found (called Snaggle) has his intake appointment at 2:30. We are on our way...without Snaggle. We couldn't do it, even knowing he'd proba…
- August 22nd, 2009
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I win.
April and I have this thing...If we're both lying in bed and there's a light that needs to be turned off or a door that needs to be closed, the ONLY thing that keeps either one of us from being the on…
