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 School ends in two weeks and if I get my work done, I will march across the stage to get a master's degree. Yay! Now, back to writing a...

So, maybe you'll stay, a classmate said. Not. A. Chance. After Phoenix, Nashville, and Boston, I have learned I do not like big cities. ...

 Have not worn a jacket since I got back to New Mexico. Only time I wished I'd had one was when I was at the movies and the theater was ...

 and I shall bid Massachusetts adios adieu aloha. It went fast but I shall return. I hear it'll be colder then.  Oh. Great.

I didn't know that on the weekends, the buses run on the hour.  Getting off the train, I was confused where I was supposed to catch a bu...

I need boots, my classmates tell me. They're from the area; they know this cold. Black Friday and Kohl's has boots and boots and boo...

 is as beautiful as I thought it would be. (Not looking forward to winter though.)

from when I got on the train and when I realized I was probably on the wrong train.  Got off at stop number 8, caught the opposite train and...

Have a place to stay. That was priority. Now, it's packing. I want to take all the cool sweaters and all of the boots 'cause I will ...

 A gazillion years ago I got accepted to graduate school to continue my journalism studies. I chose something else (read: someone) and that ...

I spend a lot of time on twitter.  Too much.

Got really sick.  Five days in bed, with the humidifier going; vaporub slathered under my nose, across  my chest; bowls with noodles piling ...

A clean slate. Pick up the pen. Write the life you want in the coming year.☺

The years just fly by, don't they? Met some people who will contribute to my life next year. Making plans to utilize those connections...

Waiting to see Mars and if the clouds clear,  Saturn. Yes, my love affair with the planets is still strong. Oh, and the moon.

Can't believe the year is almost gone. I've been busy and I've made some progress. Maybe come December, I won't be cryin...

Look up Friday! Just keep looking up!

That was so fast!  Yeah, need to double up some if I'm gonna reach those goals I'd set 6 months ago😂😂😂😂😂😂

Missed Saturn this week , but Mars will be in opposition in July.  Plus eclipse and a blood moon! The company that made my telescope keeps...

Whatever it takes.

It is all temporary

Can he get some help, please?

and when I looked up to that beautiful crescent moon above, everything was alright.  It really was.

Rejection on all fronts. Bears, writing, pictures, personal. Knocked off center for a second. Breathe. Every no is a yes.  Breath. Look ...

In opposition, the sun shining on it made it visible.

Haven't seen it yet but I know what happens. Nobody I thought would die does except for a person who was mentioned over on Twitter and I...

I love Nothing Compares 2 U. Prince singing the song he wrote is wonderful. His family is busy putting out unseen footage and audio. Glad ...

Meteor shower and I can't decide to stay up or go to bed and get up at the optimal time for viewing. The last time I wanted to see some ...

Tony Stark and Captain America are goners, I bet. Hopefully, Black Widow because she is not a strong or necessary character. Just my opinion...

you should go check out that crescent moon in tonight's sky.

Mercury and Venus visible this month!

Love. love. love the night sky. Later on this month, Uranus is to be visible close to Venus. Hope I'm situated where I can see it!

Had to keep the stitches in longer than originally told but they are gone now and I can get on with my life.  Really difficult not having us...

Cleaning a very sharp knife and I sliced my finger.  Had to get stitches. That did not bother me.  The shot to numb the area did. Well, the ...

is amazing.  Go see it.  I'm going to see it again. And maybe again after that.

Tomorrow is the only thing between me and "Black Panther."

Jan 31st. The moon and I have a date.

Up and doing those things I said I was gonna do.  The trick is to continue and make it a habit, which ultimately becomes one's life.

To: Lose weight Write a book Revise that stack of stories Pay off my credit cards Cut all the bear material I have 😂😂😂😂😂😂...

It's gonna be way better than this current one. Why? Because I plan to work and make it that way.

but when I do watch a season of it, I am always disappointed with who won😒

I will be so happy for 2018. This was a challenging year.  I finally learned the lesson holding me back in some areas of my life. Curious ...

was a very good day.

Went to Arizona last weekend to help my youngest son get out of there.  He's headed to NYC. Yep, I'm gonna find reason to visit A ...

A novel and lots of teddy bears.

Love this from The Voice.  Best Cover I've heard so far.

2018 will not get here without me getting some things done. I am going to finish my aquatic-themed bathroom.  Need a storage cabinet, a ta...

This is the part of the year where I make a mad dash to finish stuff before a new year.

I've been staying up till 4 sewing bears.  On the nights, I'm not, like tonight (this morning, whatever) I can't fall asleep ...

I was turning the knob on the car radio, trying to find something good.  I couldn't get past the rock station, which I never listened ...

Someone needs to tell Adrian Peterson he needs to take a seat right there next to Ray Rice.

it has been!

Goodbye.  Thanks for the music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6MbPWzIFUk

Cannot believe this year is almost over.  Starting making plans for next year; things I want to do, like traveling.  Reading the books I hav...

I cannot believe how many people think the First Amendment gives them the right to say anything, and without consequence. The educationa...

Not all, just some-- I try to be nonviolent but sometimes I wish I could reach through the computer and slap some commenter upside the hea...

My blood pressure.  YES! Years of trying different medications and combinations and giving up salt (I LOVED SALT- would put it on ice cube...

UGH.

Me before others

What is happening to us?