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2012-12-30T21:53:43-04:00

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2012 in review

Last updated on: December 30, 2012 at 9:53 pm By Cynthia Schrage

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 2,500 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 4 years to get that many views. Click here to see the complete report. Read more

2012-12-29T14:18:06-04:00

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What’s Yours?

Last updated on: December 29, 2012 at 2:18 pm By Cynthia Schrage

Everybody makes ‘em. Nobody keeps ‘em. Yeah. I’m talking about New Year’s resolutions. You have to admit, they show good intention. People always mention that they want to lose weight, start exercising, manage their budget better, invest wisely, save more money, become a better parent, the lists go on. And on. Why, honestly, do we bother? I have never yet met a person who made a New Year’s resolution that they managed to keep. Ever. Past February. (If you have,... Read more

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2012-12-26T10:28:58-04:00

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There and Back Again, Sort Of

Last updated on: December 26, 2012 at 10:28 am By Cynthia Schrage

From inside on of the hobbit holes, on location at the Hobbiton set, as used in the Lord of the Rings films. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Mixed emotions would be one way to describe it. Ambivalence would be another. Yes, we’re going to see Peter Jackson’s rendition of The Hobbit, and I’m a little nervous. No, nervous isn’t really the right word. I guess what I’m trying to say is that I do really want to see the movie, but I’m... Read more

2012-12-24T14:41:42-04:00

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Wood of the Cradle, Wood of the Cross

Last updated on: December 24, 2012 at 2:41 pm By Cynthia Schrage

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone in the whole world, but especially to my readers. Read more

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2012-12-23T01:15:42-04:00

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Trapped!

Last updated on: December 23, 2012 at 1:15 am By Cynthia Schrage

It’s a sudden-onset disease. It strikes randomly, completely without warning, paralyzing the lower extremities. And I’ve got it. Catalapia. Exactly. Sheesh… Here I was, suffering from an unexpected bout of insomnia, when I got this great idea. I believe that things happen for a reason. I’m wide awake. Why not write a blog article!?! Naturally, that’s when I discovered that I was also suffering from an unexpected bout of Catalapia. Perhaps I should say an unexpected “attack,” since it was,... Read more

2012-12-22T01:39:23-04:00

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People Watching

Last updated on: December 22, 2012 at 1:39 am By Cynthia Schrage

rubber_gloves (Photo credit: How can I recycle this) It was the child that caught my attention. (Let’s call her Bonita, ‘cause she was just that cute). Dancing around the end of the aisle without a care in the world, brown braided pigtails bobbing as the soles of her shoes flashed in time to her footsteps. Clearly oblivious that others were watching. Adult others. Also clearly oblivious was Bonita’s mom, who was checking the end cap display of French-fried onion rings... Read more

2012-12-21T11:23:35-04:00

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Trying something new

Last updated on: December 21, 2012 at 11:23 am By Cynthia Schrage

I have no idea if this’ll work, but it’s gonna be short. I’m trying to post from my phone. I’m not going for anything fancy (such as adding graphics like I usually do), but just want to see if this is a way to sort of “log in” when I’m away from a computer and wi-fi connection. Hopefully, auto-correct won’t add too many typos. Read more

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2012-12-19T12:53:52-04:00

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You’re Only As Old As You Feel

Last updated on: December 19, 2012 at 12:53 pm By Cynthia Schrage

Old woman with rollator (Photo credit: Verbal Jam) In the course of the average day, I feel every age from 6 to 600. One minute, I’m cackling like a happy hen, feeling good, feeling sexy. Within an hour, I’m creeping up the stairs and feeling as winded as the last person to cross the finish line in the senior division of the local 10K. (Don’t get me wrong, here. Running is great, but you won’t catch me doing it unless... Read more

2012-12-18T21:05:05-04:00

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Enter a post title

Last updated on: December 18, 2012 at 9:05 pm By Cynthia Schrage

This is how my Windows Live Writer starts every posting. With that phrase in the title box, and then the rest of the screen all blank and waiting, like a new notebook, for me to enter something. Anything. Enter: A post title. Stage left? Okay. Post title: So, what do you have to say for yourself. Me: Nothing. Post title: Then why am I here? Me: I haven’t the slightest idea. Post title: Can I go home, then? Me: You... Read more

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2012-12-17T10:41:29-04:00

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On and Off the Wagon

Last updated on: December 17, 2012 at 10:41 am By Cynthia Schrage

I have an addiction problem, but it’s not what you think. (Well, except for the chocolate.) I’m addicted to getting my way. Whatever I like, whenever I like. Don’t tell me what to do. You’re not the boss of me. From what I understand from other people, it’s just like being an alcoholic. And it’s not good. I don’t just mean from a Christian point of view, although that’s certainly a valid one. I mean, from a basic human decency... Read more

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