[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] Two of my favorite people hatched on this day in history: my beautiful sister in 1984, and my handsome boyfriend in 1982. Aren’t they adorable? And smart? And charming? And accomplished? And a wee bit mischievous? And everything you could possibly ask…
Humans
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Today: Take Your Germs to Work Day.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] To quote the genius that is Lil Wayne, “M***** f*****, I’m illllllllll.” The remnants of this cold have been hanging out in my body for nearly two weeks. Just when I think, Hallelujah! I’m cured! my nose starts running and people start…
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Today: This is super important.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] There is a lot to worry about in this world. There are things that keep us awake at night wondering, Why? There is war. There is injustice. There is hunger. There is fear. There is heartache. And then, there are baby hippos.…
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Today: Catch the competitive spirit.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] I never considered myself particularly competitive. Sure, I’ve cheated at the occasional game of Slap (the card game, not the physical act of violence) and Scrabble with the intention of racking up a few more points, but I’ve never terribly minded losing. …
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Today: Hi, October.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] Wha chu doin’ here so soon? And why have I written September 30th on three different checks today? If the old adage is true, and time really does fly when you’re having fun, it’ll soon be November. And shortly thereafter, Santa Claus…
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Today: What delicious Spam!
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] [Photo source] Every once in a while a spam comment catches my eye. Today, there were five. I giggled, copied and pasted them here for your reading pleasure, and then promptly clicked delete. Enjoy. “This is the greatest topic I have ever…
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Today: Newport news.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] Jimmy and Colleen’s wedding is less than two weeks away. So we got away. For the weekend. We joined one of Colleen’s sisters and several friends and bridesmaids, my sister and my cousin Katie for a great weekend in Newport. I was…
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Today: Please hold.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] Sorry, one person who reads my blog. I’ve been a bit ill and infirm as of late. I promise to regale you later today with stories of my longest run ever (8 miles, while hopped up on cold medicine), our weekend in…
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Today: Beware the space invasion.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false] Tomorrow is International Hug a Vegetarian Day, which means I will be hiding in my closet during daylight hours, for fear of being bear-hug-ambushed by strangers. Nothing strikes terror into the heart of this herbivore quite like a nonsense holiday involving personal…