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Tag Archives: little sisters
Life’s Little Luxuries
Little sister and I were hiking on Sunday when conversation, in between huffing and puffing, turned as it sometimes does to things apropos of nothing at all. Mary brought up the subject of indulgences, the little luxuries that help make life … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Random Ruminations, The Boys
Tagged chinese foot massage, coffee, little sisters, luxuries, taiwan, west highland white terrier, westies
138 Comments
Fitbit Reality Check
When The Bossy One recently suggested I get a Fitbit to track my activity level, I thought it seemed a good idea. I’ve learned to follow her “suggestions” having learned a long time ago that she’s right about most things. Bossy, but right. Over the … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Humor, Random Ruminations
Tagged 10000 steps, belle isle, civil war, exercise, fitbit, fitness, hiking, James River, little sisters, Max, Richmond, Virginia, walking, west highland white terrier
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The Bossy One Turns Fifty
Sister Silver She once forced me to don a black wig and dress up as a Kardashian sister. With leopard leggings. I was Khloe, if you must know. She presented me with a purple swim cap and made me join … Continue reading
Posted in Random Ruminations
Tagged bossy, kardashian, little sisters, Sisters, turning 50
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