Author Archives: A Dreamer

So far, so good.

Granted, we’re only a day into the new year, but not terrible yet, despite 45 having another weird tantrum laden day. Looks like Elizabeth Warren is running in 2020, which is fine, I was just hoping for a little more … Continue reading →

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And here comes 2019

While I am incredibly happy to see 2018 in the rear view mirror, I can’t help but be a bit hesitant in welcoming 2019 with open arms. So much of 2018 was being incredibly angry at the current administration and … Continue reading →

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How did I forget this existed?

Habitica RPG Seriously, this is the best to do app I’ve ever used, because it has repeating options, reminders, severity, it works across platforms – AND IT’S A GAME. I’d been using it a while back and cannot for the … Continue reading →

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We shall not forget.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow     Between the crosses, row on row,   That mark our place; and in the sky   The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, … Continue reading →

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I am old.

How do I know? I am far too excited about new household appliances. Last month we replaced our 30 year old furnace. Tonight it’s going to go down to the 30’s and I’m very interested to see how well it … Continue reading →

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I survived the conference!

And it did not kick my ass nearly as bad as it did last year. Seriously, at the end of it last year, I wasn’t sure I ever wanted to do it again. Ever. This year, I’m tired and my … Continue reading →

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Mom would be so proud.

And I don’t say that sarcastically. I am on day 3 of a 3 1/2 day bigassed company conference. Went last year and got roped back in again this year. I am an introvert, like others in my group that … Continue reading →

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Can we just stop everything for a couple days?

Like, maybe no announcements that 45 is sending the flipping military to the border, or that he routinely uses an unsecured phone, and no more mass assassination attempts? Just everyone chills the fuck out for a few days and does … Continue reading →

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In happier news…

I’m binge shopping for this conference. I’m realizing the rolling suitcase I got is probably too big to comfortably fit under an airline seat, regardless of what they say in the description, so a smaller rolling tote is coming and … Continue reading →

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So, how are y’all doing today?

I’m still trying to process the fact that someone or some group of people attempted to assassinate two former Presidents, a former Secretary of State, a former Attorney General, a former CIA director, and a sitting US Congresswoman. And the … Continue reading →

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