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keeping it postive

by Darcy0207 from OD

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March 11, 2014

chores and errands

One of those days... Before I left the house, I finally decided to clear the freezer - there was still food in there that my mother had bought. I hate to throw things out, but could find no one ...


March 09, 2014

vacation home

Almost 30 years ago, my parents moved to San Diego. When we had the "conversation", it was right before my father got sick. They asked if I wanted the apartment. I said YES. After my mother g...


March 08, 2014

Ah, Denny's

It's all about choice!! (For those not from USA, Denny's is a "family" style restaurant". The food is decent and plain; the service is GREAT!) I ordered from the senior menu (!). I got one of...


I have to say I never saw the original from beginning to end. I saw snippets and snippets of the sequels, but never the complete first movie... so this was interesting with nothing to compare it...


March 02, 2014

Books be gone

I belong to three book exchange sites on the Internet. That way I know the books will go to a person who wants them, rather than as recycled paper. Someone requested FOUR books!!! I am so glad...


March 01, 2014

finding things

I live in a large NYC apartment. For YEARS I've had the habit of bringing things home in bags, dropping them off in the hallway... and often totally forgetting I have them. NOT food, but anythi...


February 28, 2014

monuments men - movie review

starring George Clooney, Matt Damon, and MANY more This is a story based on the truth. There's a note at the end of the movie stating that they played fast and loose with what actually happened...


February 21, 2014

staying in the neighborhood

There are three areas of Manhattan where I take care of most of my errands. 1 - I go to movies, cat food shopping, bank, Weight Watchers meeting, get my transit card refilled, go to TRADER JOE'S...


February 19, 2014

what to do??

I am pretty cautious when it comes to bad weather, so I've been staying home a LOT. I am so glad I had stocked my pantry in the fall and early winter, so I have had enough food. (Though this wee...


February 16, 2014

diabetes

Twice recently (once in January, then again today), my blood sugar has dropped to what's normal for others and LOW for me: about 100. I find myself VERY hungry, and starting to get a bit shaky,...


February 15, 2014

religion

For those people who consider themselves religious: What keeps you following your religion? Is is habit? Is it culture? Is it strong faith and beliefs? Is it community? All your activities a...


February 14, 2014

handmade cards

I enjoy making and sending handmade greeting/holiday cards. Sometimes I use what others have sent, sometimes I make mine completely my own. They're corny, silly, not the MOST professional, but I...


February 11, 2014

interesting

Although recently I hadn't checked OD more than once a week, I am checking PB every few minutes.... and I am posting a few times a day... in the different books. I find it odd... maybe it's the n...


February 08, 2014

loyalty cards

Many companies have loyalty cards - you get points, or discounts or freebies. Every so often, I receive a percentage off EVERYTHING I buy at CVS. Even though the discount doesn't count if the i...


Book Description

If I have a book entitled “rants”, then I should have the opposite - good times.