I need some ideas of what to do with Lena today. Something inexpensive, but fun.

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She and her friend in the hallway on the floor, crawling around like infantry in a battle. I can hear the whispering and the static of the walkie talkies. Go go go go! Retreat!!! Oh man it's hard to not laugh out loud at them. Jane Llanto-Huff

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My daughter just came into my room to ask me if I wanted to go do something fun. It's 9:15 at night. What?!

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Watching, what I think is the original pilot of the original show: Wonder Woman, with Linda Carter. Who knew that her mom was played by Cloris Leachman? Also, very funky 70s music!! Lol

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It's the quiet. Early Christmas morning. Daughter still asleep. Dog puttering. Mmmm coffee. That's a good idea. Happy Christmas to everyone out there!

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Forgot about all the extra candles at church tonight. Headache.... Commence!!! :(

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Radical nun says answering her Christian calling landed her in prison | Al Jazeera America

Sister Megan Rice is an anti-nuclear activist and Roman Catholic nun of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus. On July 28, 2012, Rice, at 82 years old, and two fellow activists (Michael R. Walli, 63 years old, and Gregory I. Boertje-Obed, 57 years old) broke into the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, spray-painted antiwar slogans, and splashed blood on the outside of the heavily guarded Highly Enriched Uranium Materials Facility. The three are members of the organization "Transform Now Plowshares", a part of the Plowshares Movement, which references the Book of Isaiah's call to "hammer their swords into plowshares", i.e., convert weapons into peaceful tools. Justifying their infiltration of the Oak Ridge facility, the trio cited both Biblical verses calling for world peace and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons as justifications. The New York Times reported that nuclear experts called this action "the biggest security breach in the history of the nation's atomic complex."Rice, Walli, and Boertje-Obed were charged with misdemeanor trespass and "destruction and depredation" of government property (a felony) and may face up to a $100,000 fine and up to a year in prison. However they were charged with damaging a defense facility under the sabotage act, a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, and charged with causing more than $1,000 damage to government property, up to 10 years in prison. On May 9, 2013, the three were convicted. In her testimony Sister Megan said "I regret I didn't do this 70 years ago." (Source: Wikipedia)

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#struffoli #italian #dessert #neapolitan #italy #yum #foodporn #tradition #family

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Struffoli for Lena's Christmas around the world party in her class tomorrow. Vastly under estimated how much the recipe would make. :( none for us at home. :(

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Do you play bubble quest? if so i am lookin' for a little help to get to the next level. i sent out requests, maybe you could take a sec give me a help? thanks!

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there is nothing like a really, really good piece of chocolate. it's the small things.

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so, i bought a grab bag of artisan soap from a local guy. but i cant figure out what some of the scents are... :( some smell odd.... :/

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Here are a few pictures of Lena at her recital last night. As you can see she was reall focused. LOL in one she is actually singing. It kind of started off with her singing her heart out, and went sideways about half way through. It was pretty damn funny! :)

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#recital #kennedy #chorus #daughter #bff #music #newark

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Useless fact of today.... The following sentence: 'A rough-coated, dough-faced, thoughtful ploughman strode through the streets of Scarborough; after falling into a slough, he coughed and hiccoughed.' Contains the nine (9!) different pronunciations of "ough" in the English Language. English is so weird.

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Not feeling very mom'ish today. In fact feeling a bit .... >:(

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Need to come up with something amazing to do with Lena during her winter holiday break. Something really memorable.

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Watch These Little Girls In Afghanistan Be Better At Skateboarding Than You'll Ever Be

"Whatever you do, don't stop the video before you get past minute 1:15. That's when things really start to get going." So cool.

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A lot to give

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Tracking Charity

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so cold.

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Lena is in a performance today at 5:00pm at the Holy Redeemer Lutheran church in Newark on cedar! Come if you can!

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#bayarea #sf #norcal #ebay #frost #winter #rise #32F #December #2103

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roxy burrowed deep under the blankets last night. slept near my feet the whole night,. like a tiny little breathing hot water bottle

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Upworthy

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#cloud #sky #california #cloudporn #sunset #fiery #waves #skywaves

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To purchase postage, I can use a credit card, cash or a check, or even a debit card. BUT if i need to refill the bulk mail permit it has to be cash or a check. No plastic accepted. ??!! What a PIA!

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WHAT WE ARE READING

#GivingTuesday

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2:30 a.m.: dog barked. so I wake up, Lena standing there all quiet in the dark, I scream, Lena screams. Dog barks even more. LOL good grief. LOL

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There's a raccoon on my bedroom!!

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Lena threw up today. Five times. Feeling bad fer my little gal. The day before the feasting too. I hope she feels better. She's actually taking a nap. She hasn't done that in years. Poor kid.

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Just ate some pre-TG turkey dinner courtesy of Jane Llanto-Huff Thank you!!! It was super yummy!! Mmm mmmmmm good.

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Honey orange greek yogurt tastes like a creamsicle...

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In case you want NUTS! Just let me know what you want, and I will get it to you. Thanks! • New! Dulce de Leche Caramel Owls --Fresh, milky caramel surrounded by smooth milk chocolate. 5 oz. box. Gluten free. $5. • New! Double Chocolate Truffles --Rich and creamy double chocolate truffles. 6 oz. Gluten free. Available to pre-order only October 4-20. $8. • New! Wasabi Almonds --Crunchy almonds roasted and coated with wasabi seasoning. 9 oz. Dairy free. $7. • New! Hot Cajun Crunch --Cajun corn sticks, seasoned peanuts, pretzels, and sesame sticks. 7 oz. Dairy free. $5. • Dark Chocolate Mint Penguins -- Rich dark chocolate penguins bursting with frosty mint. 6 oz. box. Gluten free. $5. • Whole Cashews --A classic favorite roasted and salted with sea salt. 8 oz. Gluten free, dairy free. $7. • Chocolate Toffee Almonds --Almonds covered in toffee and chocolate, then sprinkled in powdered sugar. 9 oz. Gluten free. $7. • Dark Chocolate Pretzels --A favorite rich and salty snack. Crunchy pretzels covered in smooth dark chocolate. 6.5 oz. $6. • Cranberry Nut Mix --A tasty mix of peanuts, raisins, cranberries, cashews, banana chips, almonds, and walnuts! 7 oz. Gluten free, dairy free. $5. • Chocolate Covered Raisins --The plumpest raisins covered in smooth milk chocolate. 10 oz. Gluten free. $6. • Butter Toasted Peanuts --Lightly toasted peanuts with a buttery flavor. 9 oz. Gluten free. $5. • Gummi Berries Fat free! --Chewy fruit slices in an assortment of flavors. 11 oz. Dairy free. $5. • Care to Give Your -- $5 Care to Give purchase of "virtual" products will provide allow us to send items to military overseas or local food banks. All proceeds go to Girl Scouts, and Lena's troop for their Trip to Disney! :) Thanks!

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These are the folks I have down for nuts. Let me know if you are NOT on the list and you want nuts. Or if you are ON the list and want off. :) Thanks! Marissa Winstanley Karen Simpson Gardiner Neila Renfro Stacy Kelly Rosemary Prem Some of you have already paid, and for htat i thank you. For those of you who have not paid, you can give me the money when i see you! Thanks for all those who ordered magazines too! Lena made her goal on that. She is still working on her goal for the nuts tho! :)

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#apes #sf #sanfrancisco #pier15 #california #exploratorium #zeotrope #burningman #art #strobe

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#trolly #market #sf #sanfrancisco #castro #California #cool #publictransportation

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#sf #sanfrancisco #julebox #past #music #diner #castro

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Our day in SF, included: apes, rainbow warrior, a trolley ride and a diner.

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Nothin to eat. Was gonna have cereal, and she pour some other crappy cereal on to of it in the box. DAMMIT!!!! I am upset over this more than I should be.

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so two different people gave me numbers. I got 13 and 10. So i am going with 10. Because it's hard enough to come up with even that many: Apparently you comment, and i give you a number-- and then you post that many things WE don't know about yourself---i think that is how it works So here are ten or so, things you might not know about me. 1) My favorite book is the Shining--might be ready for another re-reading. Really i am a bibliophile. My house has more books than any one house should. 2) I left home no less than 4 times. i think the fifth time was the one time it stuck. 3) I have driven across the country 12 times, at least, almost always by myself with the notable exception of the time i went with Heather Davison and the other time i went with Barbara Allen-Walker 4) I lived in a tent for most of 6 months. okay a lot of you know that, but some of my new friends probably didn't know that. Protesting nuclear weapons and testing at the nevada test site. Check out this link, and you will see why it's scare as hell http://memolition.com/2013/10/16/time-lapse-map-of-every-nuclear-explosion-ever-on-earth/ 5) I have moved more than 20 times (and that is just how many different "official addresses i have had. My credit report is LONG because of this... and anyone trying to steal my identity will get pretty damn confused. If it weren't for Lena, i'd still be movin' around. 6) Like Ali Sunderland Perry i was a geek before it was cool too... I also read Thornbirds in High School... sad but true. Also had seen every TOS Star Trek back then too. 7) i really hate shrimp, lobstah and crabs... even though i grew up in new england. i cannot get it out of my head how much they look like BUGS! euwwwwww 8.) The school i went to growing up was started as a direct and racist response to federally required integration, busing in Boston. My graduating class was 14. For the record, I had no choice in the matter. 9) I sprained both my ankles one time. and spent a couple of months on crutches. i was on a train going to new mexico (one of the times i left home). i suspect one was actually broken. 10) i hate minty chocolate stuff... yuck

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My favorite Indian restaurant!!!

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Philippines Typhoon Victims: How to Help and Where to Donate

"In the horrific aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan, at least 2,000 are dead and 600,000 more left homeless as Philippine survivors begin to grasp the full and devastating impact of one of the worst storms on record."

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Having a hard time getting going this morning.. i have been SO on point for the past four days- that today- i feel very blurry and want to just go back to bed. :/ When you have a day like that, what do you do about it? How do you get your motivation back?

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out running errands... heard the old dial-up sound.... urrrr EEEE urrr NNNGGGG CRRRRcrrrr KEEEEEEE grrr nnnnnng LOL!

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people walking through my office... buyers? urgghhhh

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I wanted to say a special thank you to my friends who helped Lena reach her goal for selling magazines! She will be so excited!!! Thank you SO MUCH! Karen Simpson Gardiner Barbara Wendland Wendy Neill Deborah Workman Heather Davison Lauri Di Ella Peregrine You all are the greatest!! XO!

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Just got home. Somehow dog got out of crate. Widespread damage to all things candy and food-based craft related. Angry child. Confused, sugar-high dog is running wildly through the house. Didn't know my headache could get worse so fast.

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At dog park. Just saw lady smoking a cigar with a roach clip. Huh.

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Woke up feeling like I have a hangover. The problem is that I haven't had a drink in months. My eyes feel fuzzy. Like my eyes are focusing on different distances. My head is pounding. This is annoying!!

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how bad of a mom would i be, if i brought a small reusable bottle, full of wine, with me while trick or treating with lena tonight? lol we'll be walking. no driving.... :? LOL

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missing my mom today.

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#puppy #dog #tongue #roxy #cute #mocking

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recently gotten in to the plants vs. zombie adventrue game... urgh. LOL

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Girl Scouts!!!!

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#painting #biddingforgood #sheep #farm #fundraising #auction

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The Sisters of the Holy Family have seven great Barbies on our auction this year: "1920s Flapper" Barbie® Doll "1993 Royal Invitation Barbie® Spiegel Special Edition Doll" "Gold Sensation"® Barbie® Doll "Royal Splendor"® Barbie® Doll "Sterling Wishes" Barbie® Doll, Spiegel Special Edition Doll" Bob Mackie "Neptune Fantasy" Barbie "1992 Happy Holidays"® Barbie Doll

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Rosemary Prem Marissa Winstanley I found a phone charger in my house.... black. who does it belong to?

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Cleaned hall closet. Cleared Lena's "findings" from behind the couch, chair and under tables. Sorted all the craft supplies. Several loads of laundry and a load of dishes. Still so much to do. But.... Roxy is thoroughly exhausted from following me around while I was cleaning. Sound asleep now. :) cute.

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Bounce back is a bitch tonight. And, Earache is getting worse-definitely not better.

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Dog lovers. I have a question. I have been putting Roxy in the crate during the day, to ward off the destruction she reigns when left free. Twice now she has pooped and peed in the crate. I feed her very very early, and take her out a couple of times before we leave, so i know she has a chanced to do her business before she's in the crate. I tried confining her to just the kitchen, but she shows great promise as Kai's Successor in the Houdini department--and has escaped in ways i still cant figure out. any thoughts on how i can train her to poop? on command? so she can relieve her self BEFORE the crate? or other ideas? i am kind of stumped on this. probably the answer is obvious and i just cant see it... Rosemary Prem Lisa M Pasbjerg Stacy Kelly Michelle Kelly Lauri Di Franny Eanet @ANYONE ELSE WHO MIGHT KNOW AN ANSWER. :)

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#Sitting in the #sunshine. #dog puppy #cute #roxy #happy #content

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At chuck's listening to eye of the tiger. Fun times! Lol

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Is is very humid in San Antonio TX and how does it get humid there? Weather patterns or the river? Or what? Inquiring minds want to know.

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Lena is selling Girl Scout nuts and magazines from October 4 through November 24. Girls will begin pre-orders on October 4 and will deliver in early November, just in time for holiday entertaining and gifts. Let me know if you are interested! :) Click the pictures to see what's for sale!

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Daughter volunteered to make dinner last night: For me, tiny cheese and cucumber heart shaped sandwiches. For her: the ever epic peanut butter, cheese, jam and turkey. All together on one sandwich. Which amazingly, she ate almost the whole thing! Oh yum!

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I just made the worst batch of cookies I've ever made. Seriously. I used to know how to bake, cook. Now I just pretend. :(

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Came home. Dog had broken out of her confinement. Lena crying about her stuff getting chewed up. Dog flipping out we are home. I'm PMSing. I kinda want to scream. Maybe punch a hole in a wall.

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Archives - Sisters of the Holy Family | Historypin

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I expect this week to go a bit better than last week. no one will break into my bank card and bank account. i will not get into any dumb accidents, and need car repair that will cost hundreds of dollars. dog will not poop or pee in my house. i will not explode food in my microwave. i will not buy any milk that leaks. i will find the remote to my tv. lena will have no tantrums. and i will get actual undisturbed sleep. this week has to be better. right?

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First real rain of the season. Smells nice.

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Got the estimate from the shop. $1200+ to replace two rims, two tires, and two hub caps. I have to pay $500. Amazing. That dog better be grateful I didn't hit it!!! :/

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Was at the Geico repair place, and this is what the waiting room looked like. I especially like the soothing fountain

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#gaylord #grapevine #hotel #hallway #spooky #shining #longest-hallway-ever #!!!

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#grapevine #gaylord #texas #star #bw #blackandwhite #architecture #ceiling #texasstar

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got into a solo accident last night, swerved to avoid hitting a dog. Hit a curb. the curb took a chunk out of my tire and damaged the wheel and lost both hubcaps on that side... i am once angry and panicked. i cannot afford a new tire or wheel... here's hopin' my insurance will cover it! :(

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Sisters of the Holy Family

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#tree #bark #treeporn #beauty #gaylord

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1500 acres on fire in the East Bay. Eastern side if Mt. Diablo.. No containment. It can be seen all the way to the peninsula. :(

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Power struggle= Barbie confiscation. "It's about the golden rule," I said. "No! It's about me finding my dolls!!!!!." She said. Sigh.

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#spaday #girl #daughter #dd #mask #mud #spa #beauty

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Rim fire 80% contained.

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Roxy has gotten a bit aggressive with Lena. Not sure how to handle it. It usually happens when she's on my lap. Roxy had bonded to me much better than she has to Lena. They do play together well when I am not part of the dynamic, but the minute I get there, the whole attitude shifts. :(

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Went to see Despicable Me2 with Lena, it was nice to laugh for almost two hours. Cute and very funny movie. I think I love the minions.

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Asked my picky eater what she wanted for dinner. She chose: oranges and grapes, olives and crackers and cheese, and avocado. Was a awesome dinner. Good choices Lena!

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A Nine-Year-Old Speaks to Institutional Racism

"This video was filmed by the one-man “Video Catalyst Project,” which is dedicated to bringing unheard voices to the fore. Asean Johnson, age 9, was recorded on the occasion of Chicago’s school closings, and the video really speaks for itself. The video has been watched more than 300,000 times, and we are proud to call attention to it on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Asean, by the way, was the youngest speaker at the March of Washington held this past weekend." —Ruth McCambridge

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You should NOT be able to see through coffee. There i said it.

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Sent kid to garage to make sure dog didn't poop in there. Cause, why not?

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Rest in Peace Sister Martin Moran https://www.facebook.com/holyfamilysisters

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i feel like i need an attitude adjustment.... to many people are just annoying the hell out of me lately.

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went to bed before Lena last night..... Woke up to salt all over the floor and coffee table (??!?) ... the hair spray stuff detangler, hair gel and leave in conditioners-cuz lena's hair gets very tangly) were out and all over the place.... she swears she wasnt doing the dogs' hair... lol i crate the dog to not get into stuff when i am not around, can i do this with the kid too?! LOL (pls don't call CPS, i am j/k)

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8:37 am. It's already 84 degrees in my office....

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Afternoon nap time. #dogsofinstagram #dog #dreaming #bw #blackandwhite #california #happydog

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Laying in bed listening to Roxy snore. So loud from such a small dog!

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Just saw a Target commercial on TV. The theme music? "Another Brick in the Wall" Weird?

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Roxy #asleep #happy #puppy #dog #terrier #papillon #instadog blissfully unaware.

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Food poisoning. ? . Up all night. Lower abdominal pain and I feel like throwing up. At one point it felt like I was going to faint. I think I have a fever too.

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http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/31-questions-that-will-change-your-life.html

some good questions to think about on this link. :) enjoy

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i have a bunch of friends who have been to a LOT of cities.... Will you name your three favorite and why? just a little research project i am doing for myself... Thanks!!!!!

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New Tumblr Blog Finds Humor in Nonprofit Sector Work

HA! :) love it

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So last night I tried the CPAP machine. I was so exhausted from our trip I thought it was the perfect first night. I popped a sleeping pill on top of it all. Strapped on the contraption. Slept for two hours then woke up and could get back to sleep. I finally took it off at about 3:00 am. I was so tired this morning I had to call in sick and took a four hour nap. Dammit.

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#redwood #sequoia #tree #lo-fi #california

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#lo-fi #horse #ranch #camp #saddle #western

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#root #tree #sequoia #redwood #roots #bw #blackandwhite #nature

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😴 #apnea #mask #sleep #osa #dreaming #sad

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ya know what sucks.... when you plan your lunches, put it in a bag, on a step stool in the kitchen, put stuff in the bag, for the whole week (i have a kitchen with a fridge at work) and leave it behind.... just inreach of a tiny dog who LOVES to explore bags of stuff.... rip it to shreds. and you forgot to do the crate thing... cuz you whole morning was a little off.... that's what sucks... goin home to the aftermath of a perfect storm. lol

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Went to the little dog- dog park. Pretty hysterical. Very different from the big dog- dog parks I used to go to with Kai... It was full of tiny-barky-speedy dogs. Now. Roxy fully asleep of happy dog-park exhaustion. :) cute.

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Took Lena put to celebrate getting to level four of swimming! We had horrible service, hoping that its just that our server is new. He's so young. Lol kept saying your welcome before I could say thank you.

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To those of you who crate during the day, when you are at work, don't the dogs get thirsty? I'm worried she'll get dehydrated.

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Saving America's bees from chemical Armageddon

Quietly, across the USA, millions of bees are dying, threatening our crops and food. A new bill this week could ban one group of deadly pesticides and save bees from annihilation, but only if Congress feels the sting of public opinion. America’s bees are facing a chemical Armageddon -- just last week, 50,000 died in a single car park in Oregon after being exposed to pesticides, and last winter over 50% of all California’s bees died. Leading scientists blame one group of pesticides called neonicotinoids. The evidence is so compelling that the entire European Union has begun banning them, and the Save America's Pollinators Act could impose a ban on these deadly poisons in the US. Now it's up to us to get our politicians to save America's bees. Big Agriculture and powerful chemical companies like Bayer are already lobbying hard to stop the bill, but if we show an overwhelming public support for a ban, we can counter their influence. Sign the petition on the right and tell everyone -- when Avaaz reaches 250,000 signers, they will take their giant inflatable bee to Capitol Hill to tell Congress to save our bees.

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Came home tonight to... Empty gum wrappers and chewed up box it came in.... And Apparently a missing glass butterfly which daughter is convinced dog ate. Said glass butterfly is very small, and no sharp edges, but said dog is also very very small. Thinking her intestines are even tinier. I think I might be stopping at the vet in the morning. Glass butterflies and chewing gum, and god knows what else she ate. I am cranky now. >:( and worried

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Is anyone available for a dog sit, July 29 to August 4 or 5th? It can happen at my house or your's. She is 8 lbs. of spitfire, but takes up very little room. And she likes belly rubs isn't her belly cute? and super cute when she sleeps and snores her little snores. :) Lena and I are going to a girl scout family camp. Arranged many months before little foxy Roxy joined our family. :)

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Took a flexeril last night and I still feel like a ragdoll.

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Tools flexeril last night, still feeling like a ragdoll. Ughhh

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An ENTIRE box of Kleenex all over the living room, dining room and back yard. ALL over. Shredded. Such amazing destruction for such a tiny dog. WOW. Seriously, wow. It looked like confetti. I wonder how much she ate. Wow

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Thank you Jennifer Leder !! Lena was so excited when we left, she can't wait to come again. It was so cool to see her excited about learning. I'm Not sure I've ever seen her like that. :)

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Are stores open today. Don't wanna get dressed and deal with heat out there if its a waste of time. :/

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Rain!!! Good grief. The weather is so messed up.

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Thinking of renaming Roxy to pixel, and calling her pixie. Lol I think the name fits her better. Also she had a ton of speckles all over her skin and fur. Lena's into it. Pixel the pixie.

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i am sad. i told the kid to go outside and play yesterday. we are at my work. it's like a park outside... she said no. she was afraid. that no one was there to watch her. that she might get stolen! i have never said this to her... but apparently i haven't inspired enough bravery in her. makes me sad she doesn't wanna go out and explore.

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Forgot to turn on nitelite in the kid's room. Pissed her off enough that I got a visit and she punched one of my pillows. then she went back and turned on the nitelite. i pity the fool monster that tries to get to her in the night. Good grief.

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trying to come up with an option for Lena tomorrow. Anyone has an idea, please let me know? :/

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someone planted an american flag in my front yard yesterday. seriously?! who does that?

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Falling into slumber only to be rudely awakened by a ggggggggggggggggdddddddddddddmmmmmmmmm mosquito. A lone tiny bug keeping me awake, taunting me with that infernal zzzzzzz noise. Whimper.

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ALL the movies are letting out at the SAME time. Drive-in chaos. Omg.

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Help!? My eye had been twitching for days. How do I get it to stop? It's driving me crazy.

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i just got the blue screen of death. seriously folks... when does that happen anymore?! good grief.

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Has anyone ever had MOck Apple Pie? the kind on the old boxes of Ritz crackers? does it really taste like apple pie? just wondering about random stuff today. Anyone?

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DOMA: unconstitutional

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i don't always *want* to say no. but i cannot say yes to everything. i remember my mom telling me once that that's what broke my dad. not wanting to say no. it's hard to continually come up with ways to say no, that is calm, and patient, and guilt free. it's exhausting. and when i say yes, it would be so nice if someone noticed. and maybe said thank you. or maybe realize asking for so much is not kind to begin with.

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RAIN!?

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Mornings with Roxy

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She has had two tantrums in as many hours. And in between hysterically happy. I think the hormone train has arrived in the station.

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How can a day that started out so good turn ugly so fast.

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LEna is in a production of Jonah and the Whale today at 5:30 at the Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church Elca in case you are around and would like to see her! LOL. she is really excited! Stacy Kelly Michelle Kelly Arlene Baca-Cardera Jean Baker Julie Aliamus Pineda Julie Kleiman Mirshad Easting Eplett

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It's the first day of summer. the sun is shining. the air smells good. the dog was happy. the kid woke up without a fight... today might just be a good day!

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So... It hasn't been too long since I got to use the bathroom without Lena barging in on me.... Now I have Roxy doing it. Will I ever be able to go alone again!?!?!?

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Puppy Roxy won't take her medicine. She squirms and escapes better than a greased eel. Not sure what to do.

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Just woke up to a dream that Lauri Di came to the house i grew up in made us pizza, and took my mom for a walk. Weird.

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TPuppy Roxy snoring next to me on the couch. SO cute.

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wondering what to watch on TV... got it to myself, and i have no idea what the grownups are watchin these days.

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Looking a little pissed 😒 at me for giving her a bath after her chocolate adventure. Oh and after she went digging in my raised bed. Which is really just a big bin of dry, dusty, smelly well fertilized dirt right now. 😝 #puppy #dog #fluffy #instadog #dogsofinstagram #blackandwhite #bw #bathtime #cleandog

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Came home to find puppy foxy had eaten a trader joes dark chocolate bar. Vet trip number 3 in 10 days... She is fine. Seriously. Oh man. This is almost as bad as when Lena was a baby.

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#dog #paws #puppy #dogsofinstagram #baby #papillon

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Roxy #puppy #dog #dogsofinstagram #cute #baby #pet

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My girls. Cuties.

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Kind of amazing the destruction a tiny 5lb dog can do when she's feeling so much better. Tomorrow: crate.

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Up and peppy this morning! Yay!!

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Roxy update: definitely feeling better. Ate a whole meal without barfing it back to me. Running around and wagging her tail. Her eyes are wide open too. She is still coughing, and i can still gear a rattle on her chest... and tires out easily but I think she is on the mend.

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Little Roxy at the vet. Might be pneumonia. Poor baby girl. Needs antibiotics. :(

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Our new little girl #roxy #puppy #dog

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Laundry or Great America? The eternal question.

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Bought an apple pie tonight on the way home from work- along with other groceries- cut into it, and its peach. :( Peach is okay, I wanted APPLE!!!!

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Bought an apple pie tonight on the way home from work- along with other groceries- cut into it, and its peach. :( Peach is okay, I wanted APPLE!!!!

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When you offer something to someone, they should say no thank you, or accept graciously. Not give you terms. Ugh. :(

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i hate bureaucracy

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i am on some stupid list with google. they keep changing my home page. ggfgrrroroeiofvhdgjdfsidr ter[y

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walkin in a fog.

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Birthday dinner. How can I hold in the joy of iHop. :|

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Tantrum? Oh today must end in a Y.

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one of those days ya wish you could just skip altogether.

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My mom would have been 90 today. Hope she and my dad are having rum cake somewhere.

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"Mommy, are unicorns real." No. I say. "Have you ever seen one?" Nope, I say. "Well they could be just really rare or even extinct. And that's why you never saw one."

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Am goin on strike

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Friday night exhaustion sets in:::: Is 8:03 too early to go to bed? Yawn

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You know what sucks!? What sucks is when you are reading a book you have looked forward to for a long time and the pages jump from 150 to 183!!!! AND you miss important plot lines!!! Grrrr Dammit. >:(

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Lena in her sad depressed hiding place, because there is no tv till she changes her attitude. Can you see her hand?

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Today was hot

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has anyone seen any weird posts by me? trying to figure out if i was hacked... :/

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April 29, 1942 Exclusion Order No. 20 affected 660 people living in the area bounded by Sutter and California streets and Presidio and Van Ness Avenues in San Francisco. The Japanese Americans living in those neighborhoods were ordered to report to 2031 Bush St. for registration, and then, on this day, for removal to internment camps for the duration of the Second World War, and faced loss of their homes and businesses. Sad day in history

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Sister Sandra Ann Silva, SHF in Catholic Extension: 2013 Lumen Christi Award Finalists

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Okay garden folks: what do you do when hornets move in two feet from your back door? I know they are pollinators, but they gotta go. How!???

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"I do not get nervous for tests! It's not worthy of me!" She says, flipping her hair. Omg.

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When you don't know what to do.... What do you do? Tantrum. Tired. So tired.

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I want to focus on the good news in the world. And, maybe, more just in my own community of friends and family. I am so tired of hearing bad news from the far reaches of the world. I do not think our brains are hardwired to be able to conceive of and cope with so much heartache, fear, hatred, and overwhelming disaster everyday. I think our ancestors had it right when they lived in tribes, where everyone knew each other, and could actually see the damage poor decisions and actions made on each other. I know you can never unlearn or un-hear anything, but I sure wish the media, and people in general, would at the very least balance it all and share happy moments and successes rather than always only focusing on anger and disillusionment. There. Rant over...

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Looking at my finger growing back, weirdest thing. My fingerprint is coming up little by little, like a photograph in a dark room. Been looking at it for days. Every day a little more definition in my fingerprint.

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My Google home page changed yesterday, and it's seriously annoying me. and what annoys me even more, is that it's annoying me!

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#meen #crool #neverhastime #mom I guess she's feeling like I don't pay her enough attention.

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#fun #cool #nice #chalk #drawing

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If I wouldn't get drunk, I'd drink Jameson's all nite. Yup.

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#tidepool #mavericks #girlscouts

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#Laundry Reminiscent of days past.

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Sipping a double of Jameson's. There are some tantrums that make no sense. Befuddle me, then exhaust me. Five minutes later, she's SINGING in the shower. Singing. Wow.

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I cannot believe that the smell of bacon didn't wake her up. Seriously. Wow.

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Sometimes I am sad when I start a new book, because I know it will end in only 347 pages.

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Silicon Valley | Social Media For Nonprofits

This ought to be a good day of learning!

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Boston Marathon bombings: List of other terror attacks on American soil

List of Bombings in our country....

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US Mass Shootings, 1982-2012: Data From Mother Jones' Investigation

Mother Jones' Investigation: US Mass Shootings, 1982-2012

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Waco, TX Omg.

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i am grateful today, i can type again, with both hands, and all my fingers... :) yay

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an arrest, apparently... http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/17/us/boston-blasts/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

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I was in West Virginia when 9/11 happened. And yesterday I was in California as Boston's bombing unfolded. I am experiencing the same dismay and sadness. I know 9/11 was on a different scale, but Boston was my home. There is a certain hopelessness about how the victims are never really the ones who are doing the fighting-- The victims always seem to be caught in the crossfire of the extremists fighting whatever fight they think they are fighting-- whether it's religious, political or just in their own minds. Suffering like this is never justified though. But hope resides in how we respond. We cannot be intimidated, we must reach out and help each other and carry on. And that is what i saw in the way Boston reacted. People ran toward the blast to help those who couldn't help themselves. People with homes near the blast opened them up for respite for those who needed it. the first responders, police, fire personnel, hospitals and medical people all worked quickly and professionally. Even those runners from all over the world, kept running to the hospitals to give blood. I am saddened that Boston has become another in a long list of places that have been affected by this senseless violence that has seemed to contaminate our culture. I am at a loss today.

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I woke up this morning feeling sorry for myself, whining and complaining. All I have to deal with are bugs and a cut finger and a few other things that now seem totally and completely insignificant and ridiculous compare to what's going on in Boston. Thinking of all my friends and relatives back there and praying. What the hell has happened to our world. Our humanity. Between all the extremists lay the victims. So sad.

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I am officially overwhelmed. We have lice again. I'm tired. My finger hurts. My neck is still jacked and now I have to wash everything.... EVERYTHING. I am past bummed out. Between this, and how challenging Lena has become (yes more challenging) I cannot catch up on everything I need to do. I can't. I kinda just wanna curl up and cry. :(

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Okay.... Spent an hour looking at the news and Instagram and drinking my coffee. Time to get up and face the kitchen and start cleaning. Oh and laundry. They both mock me.

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60,000 students across the U.S. took part in the first nationwide student strike. The protest was against participation in any war. http://www.peacebuttons.info/E-News/peacehistoryapril.htm#april2

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Sometimes toast is just a vehicle for the butter.

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