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Olympics and the Media

I admit it.  I am on an Olympics kick. Let’s talk about the “controversy” in speedskating.  It doesn’t matter that there is a new event in the Olympics – where, by the way, are people coming up with these new events like team pursuit?  Speedskating is an individual sport.  Get over trying to make it… Continue reading Olympics and the Media

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Winter Olympics

TuI was all set to look for a jpeg to put up here.  You notice it is lacking.  Maybe I will find one. Ever since the Winter Olympics of 1980, I have been hooked.  I dream, and some day will make this dream come true, of going to another Winter Olympics.  You see, I was… Continue reading Winter Olympics

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Meal Planning Feb 2 – Feb 19

Well, as I said previously, the best laid plans …. Revised Menu Plan Feb 2 – Five Spice Burgers Feb 3 – Walnut-Parsley-Rosemary Pesto and Linguine Feb 4 – Shredded Beef with Onions and Peppers Feb 5 – Super Bowl – Bread Bowl with dip, Sweet and Sour Cocktail Weinies, chips, etc. Feb 6 –… Continue reading Meal Planning Feb 2 – Feb 19

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February Goals

Well, since January was a bust for goals, I am about to post February’s. Walk 20 miles this month. Do Pilates 4 times a week. Read 2 books. Read Simple Abundance daily. Set up menu plans for the month, taking into consideration when the college kids are home, sporting events and practices, Odyssey of the… Continue reading February Goals

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Review of January Goals

Well, my January goals were hefty.  I set my sights high usually. Walk 20 miles this month. Do Pilates 4 times a week starting week of 16 Jan. Read 2 books. Read Simple Abundance daily. Pay NYSEG bill by 1/19. Set up menu plans for the month, taking into consideration when the college kids are… Continue reading Review of January Goals

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February Goals

Well, since January was a bust for goals, I am about to post February’s. Walk 20 miles this month. Do Pilates 4 times a week. Read 2 books. Read Simple Abundance daily. Set up menu plans for the month, taking into consideration when the college kids are home, sporting events and practices, Odyssey of the… Continue reading February Goals

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Plans are just possibilities

Well, some people say what is the sense in having a plan if you don’t use it.  Or there is the age old plan to work and work your plan.  What people don’t know is that plans are just possibilities. I make plans – meal plans, cleaning plans, weekend plans.  Why do I make them? … Continue reading Plans are just possibilities

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Menu Planning – Jan 25 to Feb 11

25 Jan – Saucy BBQ Chicken Sammies 26 Jan – Turkey Noodle Casserole 27 Jan – Ginger-Soy Chicken 28 Jan – White Pita Pizzas 29 Jan – Easy Potato Soup 30 Jan – Spaghetti and Meatballs 31 Jan – Five Spice Burgers 1 Feb – Leftovers 2 Feb – Chicken in Vadalia Onion Sauce 3… Continue reading Menu Planning – Jan 25 to Feb 11

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Grand Plan or Grand Unplan

I have always been working on a “grand plan” but this time I am talking about a deep cleaning plan for my home.  My mother says I am very much like her.  I don’t like to clean but I do it.  I just don’t necessarily do it regularly.  I do the daily things – laundry,… Continue reading Grand Plan or Grand Unplan

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Aspirations for 2006

Well, I have sat and looked at last year’s aspirations and goals. I have noted where they have gone, been accomplished or otherwise. Now I need to work these into my life in 2006. Submit art and get published. To this end, I am going to try to create something at least three days a… Continue reading Aspirations for 2006