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Night of the Ugly Shoes

Night of the Ugly Shoes

Last night, at Lupe Tortillas, we were treated to some people watching, date night entertainment. Sitting on the patio, we were able to observe an interesting phenomenon. It was Ugly Shoe Night. If you didn't know that existed, neither did we, until it became obvious...

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My Collection of April Fools Day Jokes

My Collection of April Fools Day Jokes

This year there seems to be more than the usual number of online April Fools Day jokes - everywhere I turned online this morning, there was another one. So I thought I'd collect them here: Google Nose because smelling is believing. Gmail Blue it is soooo blue! Bing...

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Wanted: New Mexican Restaurant

Wanted: New Mexican Restaurant

Wanted: New Mexican Restaurant - so this is sort of like a dating profile. We're looking for a new Mexican restaurant to replace the one that no longer makes us feel welcome after over 16 years of loyalty. You can read about some of the cause here: Margaritas are...

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Candy

Candy

So apparently these candies are all free. I was at the grocery store a few days ago and saw a lady with 3 kids. The two older kids pawed through the candy, and everyone, including the mom and toddler had a mouthful. <smh> (and no, they didn't buy any)

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Hawks & Squirrels

On my walk today: Met a woman walking her dogs. She was upset about how all the hawks are eating our squirrels. We do have quite a few raptors, and I guess I have noticed fewer squirrels. Huh.

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Welcome to That Demographic

New Year's Day and I realized something. It's a day for introspection and thought. Okay, that's not what I realized. I realized that I'd become something I didn't think I would, I'm That Demographic. Which one? In my case, it turns out, that I'm forty-something and...

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A Thankful Thanksgiving

I'm sitting here a few days before Thanksgiving thinking about 2009 and the things I have to be thankful for. You know - it's a lot. My husband is wonderful - 20 years and we still feel newlywed. I've got 2 great kids. I've even spent a fair amount of time at the...

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