Daily Jots

I go as far as up the stairs, turn right and walk into my office. While that should sound like I have nothing to unwind from, nothing could be further from the truth. I swear that I work twice as hard at home as I ever did when I went “out” to work.
So, with more and more people turning to blogging or starting their own home businesses, these ten ways apply to more people than ever before! And yes, I should practice what I preach. But I do go for a long walk each evening. Now I’m not sure …read more

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While this is what I always thought a pirate should look like, I am seeing way to many women going for the black eyes idea… during the day and it just doesn’t work from what I have been seeing.
The smoky look is fine for night or if you are a pirate, but with the temperatures we have been having lately, it just doesn’t work for the day. It just looks like a greasy mess.
Opinionated today aren’t I!

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You know that I’ve been having this issue with my teeth lately… they just are as white as they used to be and it’s driving me nuts. I very nearly gave up coffee, but that went out the window… but I have cut back and I’ve tried drinking it through a straw (at least at home). And then I have this whitening gel I’ve been using. Fingers crossed. But now I have a new favorite drink to share with you and yes, it’s affecting my teeth again. So, here’s what happened…
I had this incredible drink yesterday and all it …read more

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It’s nearly lunchtime and I’m getting hungry, which lead me here.
People are actually voting on what they think is… the best sandwich. Hmmm, believe it or not I would say egg salad. I know that’s pretty lame but I guess it follows under the category of comfort food.
Unfortunately I’m the only person who thinks that egg salad is anything to write home about, but I’m special I guess lol… So if I was to ask you what you think is the best sandwich ever… what would you say.
Oh, I think I’m changing my mind. A “Monte Christo” has just …read more

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“If the return of sunshine to your cubicle has you dreaming of the French Riviera, but the chances of you getting there are as slim as your maxed-out credit card, keep reading. In a single afternoon you can escape your demanding life without suffering jet lag, packing for the kids or negotiating with your partner. Take one of these five ideas and adapt it to fit your cash flow, stress level and lieu hours.”
After the week I have had, I could really use a holiday. I didn’t tell you that I snapped the arm off my favorite pair of sunglasses …read more

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“Experience may not be the only thing you’re gaining at work: your morning coffee stop and the office candy dish may play a role in how many pounds you put on. Avoid office temptation with these easy steps.”
I work at home and I think that it’s even harder when you have an entire kitchen at your disposal. That’s why I only bake on Fridays and by Monday, anything sweet has been devoured. If it’s not at your fingertips, you aren’t quite so tempted.
The Steps!

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“In a world dominated by computers and TV, it’s easy to overlook the most wondrous classroom of all: the great outdoors.”
Dominated by computers?? Okay, I haven’t left the house yet today, but we do go for a walk each evening and it is amazing what is out there if you just go exploring. Luckily for me, I haven’t spotted one snake. I just know that I shouldn’t have said that!
And if you think that you have to be a kid to have fun outside, you are in for a treat!
And it might be a good idea if you take along …read more

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It’s hot, I’m tired and I’m cranky. What I need is a personal chef to come into the kitchen while I’m up here working and prepare dinner. He’s going to have to make a quick trip to the supermarket, so he might as well pick up a bottle of wine while he’s out. I know that there are no rules anymore, but make it white anyway so it can be cold. It seems like the perfect way to end yet another day with workmen under my feet!
And maybe, we can eat outside in our backyard and watch the …read more

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I’m going to pretend that I’m sitting in an incredibly comfortable lawn chair and this is what I can see ahead of me. I’m not going to think about windows that won’t close, cold cellar that leaks, front door that the builders screwed up and trim that doen’t match the oak. How can someone mistake birch trim for oak?
I’m ranting again aren’t I?

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I’m calming down… I really am, but there are times when my patience is at about zero and I would simply like to scream. Today is one of those days. And I had been doing so well. I have cut back to 1/2 cup of coffee in the morning and then again at 3pm! Today, I think that I will be needing more. Here is what has me so ticked today.
When we bought our new house, we paid extra for Low E windows. We were thinking that it would help with the astronmical heating bills that we would be seeing …read more

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