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rice and beans in keeping it postive
NOT what I would call “clean eating”, but inexpensive, easy, filling… I only cook in the microwave… that might put some people off, but that’s the reality. 1 - boil in bag brown rice 2 - after it...
whores/madonnas in keeping it postive
Still in this day and age, some men only see women in two categories - the ones you marry and the ones you “mess around” with. Some men can’t think of sullying their wives with their low desires,...
music in keeping it postive
I was in midtown the other day, on the east side. On my way to the bus, I noticed someone had thrown out (!) some CDs. One was Frank Sinatra - that went straight into the donation bag - the oth...
a well-stocked pantry in keeping it postive
I’ve been lazy lately and not gone to the supermarket. There was very little food in the house - some soy cheese, some yogurt… lots of canned items and rice. I was getting tired of delivery foo...
Meet-up and then some in keeping it postive
I am a member of a rather active group - 40 y/o+, mostly singles - we meet for a meal and a movie most weekends. Granted, the meals are MUCH more expensive than what I’d usually spend, but I enjo...
the wrong book in book reviews
I often have a lot of free time at work, so need to have something to read. I brought a book that looked interesting. Found out I wasn’t interested in it. OMG!!! There’s a thrift shop nearby, ...
The Casual Vacancy in book reviews
author: JK Rowling Ugly book, ugly story, ugly characters. SKIP IT!
I jinx EVERYTHING in keeping it postive
If I am happy about something in my life and tell people about it, it will NOT happen. This has happened so MANY times that I no longer think it’s a superstition! I have planned the trip to Cuba...
The drama unfolds in keeping it postive
As I was resting in the park after taking a long uphill climb, I noticed a young black man sitting across from me. He might have been African. He was drinking coffee and then spoke on his smart ...
like no other market in keeping it postive
The tagline for Fairway. There’s one in walking distance - down a long hill, then another long hill, supposed to be about 6 blocks… HA! It feels more like 1/2 mile. I love the store - it’s gr...
e-books in book reviews
I recently finished one - Happy Times, Go Fast - about a man’s experiences as an ESL teacher in Korea. He had NO training and didn’t know the language and had to learn teaching, language and cul...
clearing out in keeping it postive
I do have LOTS of stuff: clothing, books, shoes, teaching supplies (worksheets, etc.) I HATE to throw anything away. I also have to deal with my late parents’ stuff: electronics, books, clothin...
Easy come... easy go... in keeping it postive
I earned $250 yesterday. After I went to the movies today, then to the post office to mail out two books, I stopped and ate lunch (and took 1/2 of it home for dinner). Then… the moment… I had t...
a long day but fruitful in keeping it postive
MANY years ago, I started a medical study about diabetes. It was a double blind study and since a short time in I got diabetes, I assume I’d been getting the placebo. The study continues and I w...
A NYC day in keeping it postive
In all honesty, I love to stay home. For that reason, if I have errands to take care of outside, I try to do them all in one day, all in the same general area. First stop: Two bags of items for ...
the USPS!! in rants
My mail is LOST. I had the post office hold it for a month. Now NO one knows where it is!!! It’s not delivered; it’s not at my local post office; it’s not at the post office my letter carrier com...
my weakness in rants
seems to be schedules. The worst time was when I arrived at the airport a day AFTER my flight was scheduled. Still, I’ve waiting for friends - either a day ahead of time or when they’ve tried to ...
A NYC day: in keeping it postive
Chores, fun, errands, fun. First stop: to the thrift shop with a mixed bag - clothes and housewares - for donation. Bought a cloth shoulder strap bag - with patchwork and embroidery - $3. It ca...
a situation in rants
When I was younger, girlfriends used to shift loyalties - you were “in”, then you were “out”. Then they’d talk about what they did with the OTHER friend and you felt left out for sure. I am goin...
"my" tree in keeping it postive
My tree is gone! About 1 1/2 years ago, a seed got planted through the wooden slats in my patio. AND it grew. By the time I got here this visit, it was about 15-20 feet high. The homeowners assoc...
a narcissist? I live alone and so have full responsibility for ME. Whatever I do or don’t do affects ME. Any decision I make affects ME before it affects anyone else. I don’t use people; I enjo...
lazy in keeping it postive
I didn’t do much today - read, cooked and ate breakfast and lunch, played on the computer, listened to music from you tube. AND… Two loads of laundry got done and the floor was vacuumed. Wonderf...
you tube in keeping it postive
Not my favorite as I don’t care to watch videos. Yesterday, someone posted a like to White Bird on FB. I listened, then the music continued with another band. Somehow I got linked into a “chan...
The newish Windows OS is annoying in rants
I bought a Lenovo - the same kind I had before and loved. This one, running 8.1 is ANNOYING. Aside from ALL the pop up ads - and I installed an ad blocker - the keyboard is flat. I am a touch...
a mystery in keeping it postive
I got a letter from the bank about the new procedure for the safe deposit box. ??? I don’t have one. Turns out my parents had one and my name was on the “can access” list. OKAY. I don’t have a...