How to make the best cup of coffee

June 22, 2026
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☕ I love me a good cup of coffee! But what do the experts say about what the best cup of coffee entails? I did some research. Now, let me go on record and say I do not follow these directions entirely or even mostly. But they're good to know, because hey, one day? I just might take it a bit more...
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Maltipoo Meetup

September 9, 2012
"What's a group of maltipoos called?" wondered our neighbor, B, as we took Riley to the dog park to frolic with his kind."There's a pod of whales, a murder of crows, so...
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6 ways to tap your creative spirit

September 8, 2012
Attribution "Oh I'm not creative" That's what I used to say."I'm left brain."Ah, but right brain, left brain-- we're all creative-- it's innate--not a special thing...
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"I took my wife’s last name"

September 7, 2012
I love dialogue and discussion, so I'll admit to frustration that most readers don't comment. So how exciting to hear from a man who had read my recent blog post on...
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No coincidences

September 6, 2012
Image credit "Remember, there are no mistakes, no coincidences.  Everything that occurs, everything around us  is a blessing given to us.  These blessings...
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Handling anxiety

September 5, 2012
Louise Hay wisdom card It's time for my annual physical, an event I approach with great trepidation.I didn't used to. Not until I went through that final year with...
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Taking care of your crowning glory

September 4, 2012
; Zinaida Serebryakova, “Self Portrait At the Dressing Table, 1909 Remember when conditioner was called "creme rinse?" If you're over 50, you probably do. Creme...
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Classroom

September 3, 2012
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Many songs worth singing

September 3, 2012
Altered Gypsy.com "Sing your own special song.  Even if nobody else sings along. Don't let anyone tell you  there's only one song worth singing." Listen to...
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Nepenthe

September 2, 2012
Nepenthe, Big Sur, May...
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How to tell if someone’s a good friend

September 2, 2012
Curly Girl Designs-do shop with them! I do! (not a paid promo, I just love them.) I love those long, meaty discussions about  life,  love  and the pursuit of...
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