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The Awkward Widow: TIMES ARE CHANGING
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Tuesday, August 4, 2015. In early June, the International Air Transport Association issued new carry on luggage size of 21.5 inches by 13.5 inches by 7.5 inches for carry on bags, (smaller than the 22-by-14-by-9 limit used by most travelers). Seats ARE getting smaller … all the while I am getting larger. And overhead storage must be also. BUT Air Travelers have been heard! When I see what people expect to put on a plane (free, goodness knows they wouldn’t want to pay $25) it astounds me. Pet Peeve 4,297.
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The Awkward Widow: January 2015
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Saturday, January 31, 2015. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. RALPH. My special man is 81 today. He really should be here with me. In Maui, his favorite place in the world. We always celebrated his birthday several times. He loved going to the Oregon Coast and invariably it was sunny! Then we held a Super Bowl party as it happens right after. I don't have TV service so I'm still trying to wrangle an invitation somewhere . or I'll just watch on the computer. (I did buy some artichoke and spinach dip to celebrate). There...
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The Awkward Widow: FACEBOOK
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Monday, August 10, 2015. As you may have surmised, I spend a few hours every day on Facebook. Keeping in touch with family (YES! All but one sibling is on). Checking in on friends and how their families are doing. Hearing of Kate's friends and who is now expecting! There are so so many articles on socializing and happiness. Recently there was one of the "science" of being happier. Written by a Mayo Clinic doctor! His recently released Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness. August 10, 2015 at 11:00 AM. Mu so...
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The Awkward Widow: JUST BE YOURSELF
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015. Why is this so hard? You'd think by this time in my life, I'd be more comfortable not encouraging friendships that I don't really want. But it is still hard. I don't feel good telling someone WHY I don't want their friendship so I just keep saying no and hoping they eventually get the hint. Get down in the trenches, folks . don't shout from above! A blogger friend posted recently about needing to change her personality! She's seventy-something for goodness sake! I am what I am.
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The Awkward Widow: June 2015
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Saturday, June 6, 2015. Dear Family and Friends. For some reason, I am not taking time to blog so rather than have you keep checking (there are some who do not "subscribe"), I am taking a hiatus. It's all for FUN and travel and volunteer work! Braeden is 4 1/2 and is such a great pal. Unending imagination! Deacon loves having me sitting around for when he wants a snuggle (sometimes parents are doing laundry or making dinner or other boring stuff). Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Maui and Oregon, United States.
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The Awkward Widow: IMPATIENT
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Sunday, August 2, 2015. I was hoping I would gain more patience as I aged. But I think maybe the opposite is happening. Or maybe I should have remembered how little gets done by COMMITTEE. The Village group here in Portland is having a potluck at my Clubhouse on Sunday, August 16. No one has sent out an email invite. Yeh, it's posted on our Facebook Page and is on the Mother Ship's website (we still don't have one) but really? It's just two weeks away! It's $5 a year with American Family! I dont think it...
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The Awkward Widow: YIKES!
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Saturday, August 15, 2015. Has it been DAYS since I blogged? I think about doing it but I must admit, these little boys just capture my heart. Lately it has been reading! On Thursday I took Braeden on a "date". We went for a cupcake and milk (I had water . and one leftover bite! And then to the library. We have been many times but this time, we found the Military section . for kids! I let him check out four books (since he is four! Enjoying his "birthday cake" cupcake at World Famous Kyra's Bake Shop.
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The Awkward Widow: BRAGGING RIGHTS
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015. I sure wish there WAS a finish line to being thinner. It obviously has to be a life time way of eating (and drinking). Weight Watchers works for me. Despite the fact that I still fit into the earrings I wore in high school . nothing else was fitting. Except X-large light weight Maui sweats . actually Fresh Produce capris and v-neck t-shirts. The other big reason is my health! I want to live many, many years in Maui and not have to cramp my kids' style and live with them forever.
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The Awkward Widow: February 2015
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Saturday, February 28, 2015. It's time for another rant about pet peeves. SHEESH! People were driving me crazy today! Most people in their right minds try not to go to Costco on the weekends. Very busy. But I had to get a few things for the soup supper tomorrow as well (like cheesecake! Which I couldn't purchase too early. I was grinding my teeth as I smiled and said . now what? Here are my top five pet peeves for TODAY! Imagine the list if I sat down and really thought about it .). No, just coffee.
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The Awkward Widow: NO TALKIE BEFORE COFFEE
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Monday, August 17, 2015. NO TALKIE BEFORE COFFEE. People all have their own way to start the day. I used to get up as soon as the alarm went off, shower, dress, throw in a load of laundry, make breakfast and pack a lunch (for the first 18 years of her life)(sometimes lately I've been surprising her! Blow dry the hair and put on makeup then wake the two of them up. Geez I'm glad those days are over. By the end of September it's a bit too brisk. Well Of course I will! Slept in til 10:30 today! Hes so sweet...