Author Archives: A Dreamer

Why are my shoulders connected to my ears?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by A Dreamer

At some point I figured out that I carry all the tension in my life in my shoulders and the back of my neck. It took a ridiculous amount of time to figure that out, but that is on par … Continue reading →

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I have apparently offended the mail and shipping gods…

Posted on January 10, 2015 by A Dreamer

3 weeks ago, my dentist mailed a refund check to me.  Never arrived. 2 weeks ago, I got what I assume was a lovely Christmas card from a friend.  But I only got the envelope. Then on the 29th, I shipped … Continue reading →

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It’s OK to medicate your pets for behaviour issues

Posted on January 9, 2015 by A Dreamer

Especially if it means you get to keep that pet happy and healthy and around for many more years. The first photo is my sweet little Carmen as a kitten.  At the shelter, she literally walked over to me, jumped … Continue reading →

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Feed It All!

Posted on January 8, 2015 by A Dreamer

You know the old saying, “Feed a Fever, Starve a Cold”?  Or maybe it’s “Starve a Fever, Feed a Cold”?  I was raised on “Whatever the fuck it is, feed it and then let it sleep and then feed it … Continue reading →

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Fairfax County & Snow!

Posted on January 6, 2015 by A Dreamer

I am weird in that I hate winter but love snow – as long as I don’t have to go out and try and get somewhere in it.  After forecasts of “a dusting to maybe an inch or so” – … Continue reading →

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Pitt Police Chief… I’m OK with this

Posted on January 4, 2015 by A Dreamer

But apparently the police union isn’t. To me, vowing to challenge racism in your workplace is not a bad thing. Especially when the people at your workplace are armed and their racism can result in someone’s death. There is nothing … Continue reading →

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The broken blog isn’t broken anymore!

Posted on January 3, 2015 by A Dreamer

CafeChatNoir.net is back!  And the first post even has the wrong damn date because I didn’t get the time zone set right! I’ll still be blogging here – the now not-busted blog with be a creative space for me, and … Continue reading →

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Year in Review Time!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by A Dreamer

Yeah, I didn’t think about until today… 2014 has been nothing short of a blur. And maybe a little flat. I guess that is life when you get older, right? But I have pictures.

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Happy Boxing Day

Posted on December 26, 2014 by A Dreamer

And, no, it does not mean you can punch a relative.  Nor does it mean box up the stuff that wasn’t quite right and take it back to the store.  It’s when folks got their Christmas Box, aka, Christmas bonus way back in … Continue reading →

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My wish for you this holiday and for 2015

Posted on December 25, 2014 by A Dreamer

That you find the time and means to occasionally step back from the world and take care of yourself. That you find justice for your losses. That you fight for yourself and others when they (and you) need it the … Continue reading →

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