Mary Lamphere
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I don’t have OCD, Obsessive Compulsion Disorder, a condition of repetitive actions, compulsions, or obsessions. But as of late, I believe I have developed OldCD. Things that didn’t used to bother me now do. My attention to detail is suddenly laser focused, or completely opaque.And I seem to have zero patience. I was having coffee
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We watched One Piece on Netflix, a series based on a graphic novel featuring Monkey D. Luffy, whose goal is to become King of the Pirates. The show is a little bit silly, a little bit adventurous, and a lot creative. We thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to another season. We liked it so
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Full Title: The Post-Pandemic Year – 2023 (an optimistic title*)Running Time: About four months too longGenre: Non-Fiction, Business & Money, Psychological Horror Brief Synopsis: A depressing exploration of the dynamics of relationships. ~ ~ ~ *The pandemic did not officially end until May 2023!
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When you reminisce about Christmases past, where does your nostalgia take you?If I were to ask for a favorite Christmas memory, what would it be? Are you a recent reflector? Eves or mornings with your grandkids? Or your children? Or do you find yourself diving deeper into your own childhood? Do you immediately recall the
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In the past, I have published short essays by myself and others exploring the longevity of the emotional connection to certain gifts. I have a story I would like to share. It’s in regards to a new-to-me gift, but I find it so thoughtful and personal, I believe it bears acknowledgment. I get fun Corgi
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and you know what that means, right? Whatever YOU need it to mean! Sure, we’re a mere 21 days from ChristmasWhich leaves us 28 days from a New YearWith barely 15 business days (including today) ’til the EveAnd as best as I can tell, about the exact same until winter break. That’s not a lot
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I’m not one of those fancy themed-tree people. My Christmas trees are collections of years of kids’ crafts, photos, gifts, sale items, and freebies. My style is chaotic and random. Wherever there is a space on the tree, the next ornament goes. I have matching personalized glitter balls that were gifted in 1988 and the
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I attended a very good friend’s Book Launch yesterday. It was a wonderful event in a terrific location celebrating a great accomplishment. Seeing the fruits of her labors, experiencing the accolades of friends and family, readers and writers, it was the most feel-good I’ve been exposed to in a long time. And it inspires me
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