Category Archives: addictions

Expectations and Resentments

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Laura

Each week, I attend a support group meeting. We read a passage from a book and then discuss its relevance in our lives. Is it true or not? Are we affected by this? How? Last week’s meeting has stuck with … Continue reading →

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Awesome Product, Unfortunate Name

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Laura

I have another blatant plug. I should start getting paid for these, but, alas, it shall never happen. Oh well. Won’t stop me from telling people about stuff I love. Men, you’re likely not going to care about this. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning Cartoons, Part 1

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Laura

I’ve been watching the tripe that passes for “cartoons” lately (and I only have free digital TV), and it. is. PATHETIC!!! Where did this “anime” crap come from, and who told those people they could draw??? And the stories! GAG. … Continue reading →

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New and improved cigarette packaging

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Joy

Okay, so what do you think? Will this new packaging discourage people from smoking? We all know I’m a former smoker. I smoked for 35 years and I’ll be honest. Had my lungs not revolted against me, I’d still be … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Cream Cheese Brownies

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Laura

Stolen from the Hershey’s Website. I’ve been making these for years. They’re phenomenal. I make them without the frosting, although I’ve used it for other stuff, like cupcakes. I also don’t like nuts in my brownies. It distracts from the … Continue reading →

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Eagle Cam

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Laura

I had to share this with you guys… during the minutes that I’ve had these past few weeks, I keep checking in.  This is an “EagleCam” – a camera mounted over an active Eagle’s Nest in Decorah, Iowa. Three eggs … Continue reading →

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Would it stop you?

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Laura

I know that we have at least one ex-smoker on this blog, and one person who has never, ever tried a cigarette.  And likely, everyone else falls somewhere on that scale, since statistics tell us that 1 in 5 adults … Continue reading →

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Swedish Pancakes from Laura

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Laura

Ok, so somewhere back in history they were probably Swedish, ’cause my Swedish Grandma used to make them.  But we did what every good, red-blooded American family would do, and we got rid of all that fruit.  Replaced it with … Continue reading →

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What’s in Yours?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Laura

I’ve been following an occasional series over at PetitElephant, called “What’s in your purse?”  It’s an entertaining little series, and I got inspired. I can’t count the number of times I’ve had a guy pick up my purse and utter … Continue reading →

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Blatant Product Endorsement

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Laura

Ok, I’ve gotta tell you, I feel kinda weird writing this, but I really want you to know about it, too, so I’m actually writing a product review to share with you.  How I wish I was being paid for … Continue reading →

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My Name is Bill, and I’m a Textaholic

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Laura

I know I’m going to sound like Seinfeld here, but… what’s the deal with Texting? I mean, seriously, people. Can you NOT stay away from the keyboard for five blessed minutes? I know people who text all…the…time. While they are … Continue reading →

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Winning…..or not??

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Joy

I was talking to my sister-in-law Nancy a few weeks ago and I was kind of making fun of a girlfriend of mine who entered all these dumb contests online. She really thinks she going to win a laptop or … Continue reading →

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Soaps

Posted on December 21, 2009 by Joy

Who watches Soap Opera’s? Or should I ask, who will admit to watching them? My mom never watch soaps but my grandma watched a couple. I can remember watching General Hospital with her when I was just a child. I … Continue reading →

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What If We Lost The Internet?

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Joy

Last night when this came on the news Paul laughed and said “I’d like to see what you’d be like with no computer!” I turned to him and said “what the hell about you?” What about all your farms and … Continue reading →

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Our Life…Unplugged

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Nikki

I have never liked being alone and I have never enjoyed the sound of silence. For me, if it was quiet then I was more than likely alone and I wasn’t comfortable with that. I would actually have my TV … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, addictions, bad habits, behavior, childhood, children, choices, differences, family, fun, habits, kids, lifestyles, memories, people, relationships, summer, things, tv, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

My first auction

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Sue

This weekend was just beautiful here in the land of 10,000 lakes.  The sun was shining, lots of birds singing and the hum of an auctioneer’s voice echoing in the breeze.  Auction season is here!  Saturday, I attended my first … Continue reading →

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Let’s lower the drinking age…..

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Joy

I’m really not sure how to start this post.  I’m pretty agitated so I’m trying to *breath* and stay calm so I don’t sound like a shrew. Last night the news started with this: Another Push To Lower Minnesota’s Drinking Age.  I’m thinking, well, I … Continue reading →

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Fire safe cigarettes!!!!!

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Joy

I realize I won’t get to much sympathy on this issue but that’s okay.  I don’t need it but I do need to get this off my chest.  As of Dec 1st, Minnesota now has a fire safe cigarette. Isn’t that … Continue reading →

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I’m addicted to lip balm! Are you?

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Joy

Hi my name is Joy and I’m a lip balm addict. I’m ready to admit that I’m addicted to lip balm but didn’t really realize it until I was watching a news program and it just came on. Then I … Continue reading →

Posted in addictions, behavior, choices, control, differences, favorites, fears, feelings, habits, likes, lip balm, people, problems, sickness, things, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments