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Monthly Archives: August 2007

Paper, Plastic or Something Better?

August 22, 2007 – 1:21 pm

I just read this article at about(dot)com about reusable shopping bags. The article has some good information and I encourage you to read it.
I’ve been using canvas bags and reusing boxes (for groceries) for quite some time. I’m not down to zero plastic bags, but my consumption has decreased significantly in [...]

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updates: me, Smokey and the 504 plan

August 22, 2007 – 12:48 pm

Me:I went for my 3 week post-surgery check-up yesterday afternoon. All is well. Stitches are healing, less spotting, have lost 15 pounds since pre-op appointment the Monday before surgery.
Dr. W told me that I had adenomyosis. That diagnosis explains a lot of things. I was in pain all the time & feel better now than [...]

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Free chicken sandwich and soda!

August 22, 2007 – 11:23 am

I just saw this blog entry about a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich and a medium Coca-Cola. So I signed up. I just love free stuff. Especially when it’s good free stuff & not a bunch of junk that I’d never use (I don’t sign up for those offers!). [...]

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the turning lane and the finger

August 21, 2007 – 6:30 pm

Today, I was in a turning lane waiting for traffic to pass so I could make a left turn and a big SUV came up behind me. I guess the driver wanted to turn past the place where I was turning (in the next entrance) and sat there honking & flipping me off. [...]

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Menu for the week

August 20, 2007 – 9:46 pm

I made and shopped for my menu this weekend.
Monday: Smothered Porkchops (with orange and green bell peppers and mushrooms in the sauce) with cauliflower, broccoli and mashed potatoesTuesday: Grilled Chicken Parma with angel hair pasta and stir fried yellow and zucchini squashWednesday: Bacon Potato Frittata with spinach saladThursday: Greek Crock Chicken [...]

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blockbuster’s changes

August 17, 2007 – 9:23 pm

I got an email tonight, as all Blockbuster online customers probably did, informing me that my plan will be changing when the next billing cycle begins.
Currently, we get an unlimited amount of movies per month delivered 2 at a time through the mail with unlimited free exchanges in the store each month. Also, we [...]

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Thursday Thirteen #44

August 16, 2007 – 8:05 am

thirteen things on my to-do list for the next week
1. Get three windows re-screened. 2. Organize garage/shed.3. Meet with school nurse & school personnel about 504 plan.4. Donate books the kids no longer read to charity thrift store or to library. 5. Buy baby gate for kitchen/living room doorway [...]

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video tribute to Captain Jack Sparrow

August 15, 2007 – 10:07 am

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9k9dgB3BDD0]
If you cannot view this video, click here to watch it on YouTube. Many thanks to Chocolat & DH d’Chocolat for the lovely compilation.

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better and better

August 13, 2007 – 10:32 am

I’m not sure if it’s that I’ve only had two caffeinated drinks since before the surgery (and couldn’t sleep on those nights - not doing that again anytime soon!),
or that I’ve not had aspartame (I think this could have been the cause of my headaches & constant tummy upsets.. either the aspartame or the cola [...]

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any takers? :)

August 12, 2007 – 11:36 am

My blog is worth $161,458.44.How much is your blog worth?

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