Category Archives: Day to Day

Guilt and Regret: Lessons in Death

Posted on December 2, 2015 by CurlyHairedGirl

A week ago yesterday morning I received news that my mom’s brother, Uncle George, had passed away two days prior, on Sunday, finally succumbing to his liver cancer.  I’ve written about Uncle George before.  He lived life fast and hard in … Continue reading →

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10 Day Water Challenge – Days 1 Through 5 – Half Way There!

Posted on June 12, 2015 by CurlyHairedGirl

Five days ago I blogged and said that I would try and make a blog entry for each day of my 10 Day Water Challenge.  Well today is the end of Day 5 and it’s the first time I’ve gotten to … Continue reading →

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10 Day Water Challenge

Posted on June 9, 2015 by CurlyHairedGirl

After a weekend full of dinner and drinks and a concert on Saturday and more food and tons of wine at a bridal shower on Sunday, Monday is both a good and bad day to start my 10 day water … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on April 19, 2015 by CurlyHairedGirl

I have been feeling rather reflective lately, and as such I’ve come to realize that as people, as humans, we need to be open to learning from others, to listening to others’ experiences.  Everyone has something to share, whether they … Continue reading →

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Deep Thoughts by Uncle George

Posted on April 15, 2015 by CurlyHairedGirl

My uncle called tonight.  I learned a little bit more about him, and he awed me with his deep thoughts. My mom always says that he’s one of the smartest people she knows.  He’s incredibly intelligent….and as such I guess … Continue reading →

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Random Discovery Conversation of the Day

Posted on March 10, 2015 by CurlyHairedGirl

Me: You know what I discovered today? A: What? Me: If you use lotion on a regular basis, your skin is soft….and not dry. A: *stares at me with look of disbelief* Me: *nods* A: You just now discovered this? … Continue reading →

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Lest We Forget

Posted on November 11, 2014 by CurlyHairedGirl

November 11.  Veterans Day.  Armistice Day.  Remembrance Day.  The name is dependent upon in which country you live.  The meaning, however, is universal.  A day to remember those who have gone before us, who have given the ultimate sacrifice, who … Continue reading →

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Whose Independence Day Is It?

Posted on July 2, 2014 by CurlyHairedGirl

So my office is closed on Friday for Independence Day as expected.  While working today, an email came in from a colleague in London: **PLEASE NOTE that in order to join our American friends in celebrating their Independence Day and … Continue reading →

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Tonight’s Words Of Wisdom

Posted on July 1, 2014 by CurlyHairedGirl

I’ve come to know a group of wise people in the last couple of years.  Every now and then they impart some incredible knowledge that should seem so common sense. I tend to have a bit of a control issue. … Continue reading →

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Captivity in the Can Part One

Posted on January 14, 2014 by CurlyHairedGirl

Back in June 1999 or 2000 I was still living in a suburb of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.  My friend and former roommate, Cheryl, and I were going out to dinner to celebrate Flag Day … Continue reading →

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