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Haunted Groceries | MIGHTIER THAN A SWORD

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MIGHTIER THAN A SWORD. Observations about writing and life. April 17, 2015. I like ghosts just as much as they like themselves. Occasionally they put on a show, either for our entertainment and theirs (they’re bored perhaps, watching us dull humans), or they want to make a statement. I believe it’s more of the latter. This entry was posted in ghosts. One response to “. May 1, 2015 at 6:15 pm. Meal-in-a-Box (Pass the Wine, Please). ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST. An Army of Ermas. It Boggles The Mind.

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What Am I Doing In Mexico?: Hoo Am I: The Answers

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Wednesday, September 3, 2008. Hoo Am I: The Answers. Well I feel silly. Here I named my blog What Am I Doing in Mexico? But I neglected to answer the question. The most popular question in yesterday's comments was just that, what am. I've blathered on and on about the food, the bugs, the police - yet I never fully explained how we ended up here. But first, the other questions and answers, plus a bonus for the most flattering question. :) And let me just say, you guys don't mess around! AC said. I'd l...

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What Am I Doing In Mexico?: December 2009

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Wednesday, December 30, 2009. It seems like I've been waiting for this year to end since it started. I've been thinking over 2009 and trying to come up with something cheerful to say, something that will spin the negative into positive (which I'm very good at), but I keep getting stuck. The two things that stand out are getting Owen over the summer, and my grandmother finally coming home in mid-December. Other than that, meh. Raises fat-free Hazelnut-creamer laden coffee above head*. The pie-baking and s...

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What Am I Doing In Mexico?: Never Say Goodbye 'til It's Closing Time

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Monday, February 22, 2010. Never Say Goodbye 'til It's Closing Time. Yes, I have a medley of farewell songs running through my head. I'd also forgotten how exhausting it is to say goodbye to everyone, and I hardly even know anyone here. In Chicago I had a full week of goodbye parties and I still didn't get to see a couple people. So far there aren't any welcome back parties planned, but I'm sure something can be arranged. My tummy is nervous for you. But Im sending love and huggles for your journey!

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What Am I Doing In Mexico?: Que Vaya Bien

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Please forgive my poetry, I know it's gauche to rhyme,. But I'm knee-deep in suitcases and running out of time. I thought a poem'd be a nice tribute to end my blog. But then I got distracted and wrote a post for my dog. So now this poem's not exactly what I had in mind,. I tried to hit the highlights and thought it'd be nice to find. Old posts to link to each stanza but, seriously? So, now, without further ado, my Ode to Mexico:. I arrived in Mexico with my father by my side.

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What Am I Doing In Mexico?: HOW is it FRIDAY?

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Friday, February 19, 2010. HOW is it FRIDAY? That means I'm leaving in FOUR DAYS. FOUR. Ninety-six hours. (You don't want to know how many fingers and calculators were used to figure that out.) I've knocked a couple more things of my list of things to do once more before I leave. Among them:. I saw circus animals. Watched ANOTHER piece fall off the car. Ate the fabulous, yet slightly dangerous due to their proximity to the police station, tacos. Admired yet another gorgeous sunrise. That did come up fast!

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What Am I Doing In Mexico?: We Finally Have an Answer

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Thursday, October 1, 2009. We Finally Have an Answer. Yesterday at 4pm, our fifteen-month wait finally ended. We received news from US Immigration regarding Ibis' case - unfortunately, we did not get the news we'd hoped for. The actual letter stating why we were denied has yet to reach us, so I don't know the specifics. Our lawyer got the verdict via a call center and they only told her the result. There is an opportunity to appeal, but from what I understand:. 2) If you're in the market for a furnished ...

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What Am I Doing In Mexico?: I Believe This is What They Refer to As "Coming Full Circle"

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010. I Believe This is What They Refer to As "Coming Full Circle". When I was in Chicago preparing to move to Mexico, I had a small stroke of luck: my employer switched health insurance. This may not seem like a big deal, but as a woman facing a move to a country with uncertain medical standards, the opportunity to squeeze in all my doctors appointments even though it'd been less than a year since I'd last seen these doctors was HUGE. My stomach dropped with her first words:.

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What Am I Doing In Mexico?: More Violence

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010. And this one is a little unsettling. We go there maybe once a month and always tell people to make sure and include a daytrip there in their plans. Every friend and family member who's visited here has been there - that's where we saw three whales last year with my mom, dad, and sister. I always tell people that the economy here sucks and people are getting desperate, but I never imagined people being shot at in broad daylight. February 3, 2010 at 9:01 AM. February 3, 2010 at...