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National Singles Day

Tuesday, September 22 might just be my favorite day of the year.  Not only is it the official first day of autumn, but it turns out it is National Singles Day as well!  Nothing speaks my language quite like being single in the fall.   With that being said, I want to take today to send […]

 

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Morning Routines

Over the last few months I’ve fallen out of sorts with my daily routine and I feel it’s really starting to affect my productivity.  While I used to jump out of bed at my first alarm and get in at least 20 minutes of cardio 5 days a week, it’s becoming easier and easier to […]

 

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Taking a TO

Last week I had a crazy schedule. I drove back to Nashville from a long weekend visit in Tri-Cities on Monday with all 3 dogs, which is never a pleasant experience. On Tuesday I had back-to-back job interviews so mentally I was exhausted. Then I had a friend fly in from Jacksonville on business Wednesday […]

 

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It’s Fall Y’all

Well, somehow in the year of 2020 we’ve made it to September. It feels like only yesterday I was watching Tiger King and making long term plans for my future, and suddenly here we are, over the hump and on the back end of the year from hell and I still don’t think anyone has […]

 

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Just a Small Town Girl

As I’ve been getting out and dating with more regularity these days, I’m getting tons of practice at “being me.” What I mean by that, is that I have the pleasure (torture) of presenting myself in my best light over and over, sharing the same autobiographical highlights and trying to skim over the lows. The […]

 

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Not So Cruel Intentions

“The road to hell is paved with good intentions.” Most of us are familiar with this old proverb.  At my house it was used with quite a bit of regularity, usually when being chastised for trying to help by sticking noses in business of no concern and coming out with a mouth full of feet.   […]

 

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The Great Job Hunt

Another week and the job search continues.   Having submitted over 300 applications and resumes, both virtually and in person, I would now consider myself somewhat of an expert at job hunting.  Clearly, as I’m not having a great deal of luck at the present moment, I would not say I am an expert at job […]

 

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The Quarantine Fifteen

It’s official- I’ve become a victim of the “Quarantine 15.”   Due to the perfect storm of closed gyms, boredom, unemployment, stress and getting old, since moving last July I have packed on 12 solid pounds, and I assure you, NONE of it is muscle.   I’m miserable.   The weight gain itself for someone who already struggles […]

 

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Modes of Relaxation

With July 31st bringing to an end the COVID-19 assistance from the CARES act, 21-30 million people (depending on which report you read) are having probably one of the most stressful weeks of their lives, present company included.  With case numbers rising and prompting closures and strict mandates, the already limited opportunities are becoming even […]

 

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The Self-Righteous Virus

There is a pandemic sweeping our nation right now and it’s not the one you think.   Following months of nonstop chaos, the one universally consistent theme has been the highly contagious flu of self-righteousness.  No matter the hot button issue at hand, it seems that everyone is now under the opinion that they have it […]

 

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You Owe Me an Explanation

Considering I’ve not had a lot going on as of late, I was struggling to find something entertaining to write about for this week’s edition.  Lucky for you guys, a nut from a dating app sent me a bizarre message and it’s been awhile since we’ve visited that dark little corner of the universe so […]

 

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Creature Comforts

I am unapologetically a creature of habit.   Every night I watch Frasier until I fall asleep.  I’ve done this for as long as I can remember, even before the days of Netflix when I would schedule my bedtime to catch the re-runs on Lifetime.  The same goes for The Golden Girls in the morning.  No […]