All Grown Up

I often watch movies and think of the actors or actresses, “They are the same age as me.” Then I think about other movies I’ve seen them in and realize that the movie I’m thinking of is 20-something years old… And that makes me feel old. I was watching Argo the other night and was really impressed with Ben Affleck. He has matured as an actor and has become a wonderful director/producer. I remember him as the tough Boston kid who played opposite his best friend, Matt Damon, in the award-winning movie Good Will Hunting. It got me to thinking […]

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30 Before 30

In my case, it would be “50 Before 50”, since I’m technically out of my 30s. Just typing that fact has made me feel officially OLD! I am up for some suggestions for 20 more things to do before I turn 50, so please send your suggestions to me! Still, this list is well-rounded and something I’m passing on to my three nieces in hopes that they will explore the world and live the life that I wish I had had the courage to live. Photo Source: Nikon and Nail Polish 1. Live in another country – This is still […]

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Giving Something Up Takes Willpower and Sacrifice

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a time of reflection and fasting. To some, it is a time to give up smoking, drinking, cursing, certain foods, or certain “bad” habits. To others, it is a time of deep reflection and sacrifice on a deeper, less physical plane. I recently read a blog by a lovely lady named Kendra. Her blog, Catholic All Year, featured a post about Lent. It listed 66 things to either give up or take up this Lent, including a guide for beginners, intermediates, and advanced. Some of her ideas were interesting and very do-able, even […]

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If I Could Be Friends With Anyone…

I was always a bit of a nerd in school. I was never part of the “cool” crowd and I didn’t get invited to parties. I think the first party I got invited to that I actually attended was on prom night my Senior year in high school. Even in college, you could easily identify the “cool” kids and point out each clique. Me? I was on the newspaper staff for one year, and I was President of Sigma Tau Delta, the National English Honor Society. My senior year in college, I all but vanished from college life. I only […]

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My Week In Pins: Ode to My Love

March is the month in which the love of my life was born. So in honor of my love, I have selected several love-filled quotes and saying for this week’s “My Week in Pins.” So “Happy Birthday, my love!” (All pins are from Pinterest, but the original source has been cited.) Photo Source: kairee.tumblr.com Photo Source: www.searchquotes.com Photo Credit: www.ffffound.com Photo Source: www.observando.net Photo Source: www.itsirrational.com Photo Source: http://www.damnlol.com/the-best-love-stories-can-be-told-without-saying-a-word-17358.html Like my post? Please support me by clicking on the Mersi button

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