Monthly Archives: December 2011

And We Begin Anew

Posted on December 31, 2011 by daeja's view

Here it comes…. 2012, our self-imposed start date to begin anew.  Let’s work to make it a good one.  Let’s all use our collective thoughts to move forward into something healthy, and intelligent, and kind.  Wishing all fresh beginnings and … Continue reading →

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A Poisoned World

Posted on December 30, 2011 by daeja's view

Recently I read that under Proposition 65 in California, artificial Christmas trees are required to carry a warning label.  There is now consideration in New York State for consumer legislation to disclose a warning indicating a lead hazard in artificial … Continue reading →

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A Skill Not Possessed

Posted on December 24, 2011 by daeja's view

I can’t wrap.  It’s an art I never mastered and I am sure it is connected to the same ADD tendencies that cause me to literally cry if I have to paint a room.  I just do not have the … Continue reading →

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Why I Love the Shortest Day of the Year

Posted on December 22, 2011 by daeja's view

It’s plain and simple.  Once you hit the shortest day of the year, every day after that brings just a little bit more light and takes us ever so closer back to Spring. Hail the Winter Solstice!  Here comes the … Continue reading →

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The Eye of the Beholder

Posted on December 13, 2011 by daeja's view

“What’s the worst Christmas present you ever received?” That was a question put forth to a number of women in an online group I had belonged to years ago.  This same question came up yet again at a party I attended during the … Continue reading →

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Who Are These People?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by daeja's view

We still have a land line.  It seems they are becoming obsolete, but there is one attached to our cable television and internet access, a package deal. We gave up our old phone number in order to get this “great deal”.  I … Continue reading →

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The New Rules

Posted on December 4, 2011 by daeja's view

It has been almost a  year since I put up my first post after waffling about putting up a tree for the holidays, deciding to do it, ending up getting into it in a deep way which had nothing to do with the … Continue reading →

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