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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The Year End Reports For the Salon Are Fast Approaching!

This is the time of the year when I have to do the inventory for products, back bar, perms, color tubes, etc. I go over all the expenses as well. As I was perusing the statement from the company that collects money for the business and then deposits it the business bank account. I noticed some weird... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Tickled On Tuesday. Having Fun With Alliteration!

Today is an awkward day for me. Jessica has a color today so I stayed home. I went to Walmart to pick up fruit for my smoothies. I was still conflicted with my gifts for my brother's family. Last summer I found a signed baseball card of one of my brother's favorite players. We watched him play at... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 15, 2025

T-Minus10 and Counting! Christmas Is Amost Here! We Are In The Home Stretch

I'm getting excited for Christmas Eve and Christmas day. Initially I was a bit forlorn because of the differences with my brother but that is long gone. I attribute my distancing myself to daily affirmations. It is human to let things get in the way that evoke emotions that truly are not healthy.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

The Weather In The Valley Is Tremendous! Love It!

The temperatures for the next 9 day vary from 47 to 60 degrees. Christmas day is going to be 36 degrees. I know others are experiencing cold temps and snow. I feel badly for y'all but I'm not going to complain. Jessica, Chris and I are exchanging gifts for 12 days of Christmas. The last few years I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

DAWGS WIN, DAWGS WIN, DAWGS WIN!

I got the game wrong. It was the semifinals for NCAA Division II playoffs. My college won 49-17. It was total domination! The last 40 games they have gone 39-1. I think it qualifies as a dynasty especially when you factor in they have gone to the championship game for the 5th time in last eight... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 12, 2025

The Post Office Is Driving Me Nuts. It Never Ends.

Good news! My grandson's birthday card arrived yesterday. I got a text with a Pic from my son in the early evening. Then my daughter-in-law sent a video of him reading his card. He just turned 8 so it was special. My granddaughter asked for 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' lego set. I told her it... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

I Can't Believe In The Age Of AI, Tracking is still A Paying Proposition!

I knew my grandson's birthday card was going to require additional postage. I've been down that road before. My daughter's card was in the same situation. The first thing was the cards were to thick to send through the automated sorting. The fee for that was 49 cents per card. The second thing was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2025

It's Hump Day For Those Who Work Weekday Jobs!

I remember when I worked that Wednesday was a great day. Half way through the week. Yahoo! Today, hump day, is a bit different. As you know my daughter lost her father back in March. Today is his birthday. She decided to take the day off. Her husband did as well. I'll be going to their house later... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Tuesday, A Great Day For Something New! Change Is Great!

I'm getting ready to have my annual evaluations. I get a physical in December every year. My physicals have been good each year since I began walking 10,000 steps each day with a secondary goal of 4 1/2 miles as well. I am unable to get much of a stride going since I walk inside my house. I'm not... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 8, 2025

Monday, Monday, Monday! The Start Of A New Week.

I was doing a little reflecting whole wrapping presents this morning. I always enjoyed getting to work early on Mondays. It sets up the rest of the week. I remember colleagues coming in to the teacher's lounge complaining that it was Monday, already! In my opinion they missed a golden opportunity to... Sign in to see full entry.

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