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Life Is Hard Sometimes

The past week and a half has been rough.  Life is hard sometimes.  I hate being a downer on my blog, but I try to keep it real with anyone who happens to read.  We all see so much "perfect life" stuff online.  Everyone wants to put their best self View Post

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A Post About Broken Hearts

I was looking forward to getting back into the blogging groove this week with some fun fall posts, but the truth is that last week was just tough, and I'm still not "there" yet.  I hope as the week goes on, I will feel better. Sad News Saturday View Post

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It’s BTS Week! (Back to School)

It's BTS Week here for us!  In some ways, it seems like we had a long summer, and in others, I can't believe it's time for the Teen to head back to school for his final year! BTS Cupcakes Hubby and I popped in to grab our favorite Friday lunch View Post

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All the Random Things I Can Think Of

Today's post will be a mix of all the random things I can think of because I just don't have anything exciting happening this week. In The Sky   Our little town was buzzing with excitement on social media last Friday when the Dick's View Post

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I’m a Little Stressed

I'm a little stressed as of late.  Summer break is winding down for us, and it's time to focus on what's ahead as far as the start of school and some home repairs we need to have done.  It's a lot to think about The Roof Over My Head This roof View Post

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After-School Blues Travelers

This week, Hubby and The Teen have been after-school blues travelers!  We live in the Mississippi Delta, the birthplace of the Blues.  People from all over the world travel to our little part of the state to visit Blues landmarks and take in some of View Post

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Catching Up- Class Reunion Style

It's time for some catching up-class reunion style!  In my last post, I mentioned planning to attend my 31st class reunion.  It took place this past weekend and was so much fun!  I wish I could share the pictures, but let's face it, anyone who reads View Post

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Get It Together, Girl!

After last week's post, I finally had my "Get it together, girl!" moment and have become a little more productive.  I just wanted to say a sincere thank you to those who left encouraging comments.  It really meant so much, and it makes blogging so View Post

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