Archive for 2005

Petroville Advice Column

December 20th, 2005

The following is a real question from a real person (namely me).
The names were changes to protect the innocent.
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My friend’s husband has a co-worker that had no family or friends to celebrate Thanksgiving with so even though he did not really enjoy this person, he invited her over [...]

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The Know

December 19th, 2005

Blogging = Posting + Commenting
Simple, no?
You need not be brilliant or witty, accomplished or pretty - you just have to pay your dues. The dues of blogging are as follows: *ahem*
1. Post about something, anything, that any blogger can mildly relate to. This is not the hard part but it should be.
2. Visit other blogs, [...]

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Shout Out Monday

December 19th, 2005

Happy Monday! Today I’m starting a new and possibly regular post called - you guessed it- Shout Out Monday. I thought it would be fun to recognize people celebrating a special day like a birthday or anniversary or even pointing out someone who could use a little cheer. Please go and visit my shout out [...]

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St. Michaels Getaway

December 17th, 2005

The trip had been planned perfectly for weeks. All children, animals & activities were accounted for barring an emergency, which luckily didn’t arise. What did occur unexpectedly were two consecutive snow days that caused some added juggling in the babysitting and travel time departments but worked out it the end thanks to my wonderful [...]

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Thursday Thirteen - 12

December 15th, 2005

Thirteen Things swirling around in MommaK’s head today…
1. Tonight is the company Christmas party I told you about last week. I went shopping with my mom on Monday and found the perfect evening gown at Lord & Taylor that is entirely too dressy but I am wearing it anyway because it’s sinfully delicious. I’ll take [...]

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