Author: The Velvet Zebra
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Hey Hey it’s the Monkees
Davy Jones died today at the all-too young age of 66, from a massive heart attack, apparently. I am made sad by this 😦 Davy Jones, indeed The Monkees, were a big part of my early childhood years. I think it’s safe to say Davy Jones was possibly my earliest little-girl crush. I’m not going…
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You have to try these Teas
My sister and I went tea shopping the other day, to stock up on some staples. I was almost out of Lapsang Souchong and Darjeeling, she wanted more Lemon Lavender Mint. Then she spotted a couple of new ones that I hadn’t given a second look. Normally, I go for the earthy teas – teas…
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Adjustments
I’m gradually getting used to the idea that I can’t just phone my Mother, or drive the 5 miles to her house to have dinner. It’s not easy, there are highs and lows, but I know that’s normal and it’s gonna be that way for quite some time. I’m also getting accustomed to using this…
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What it’s really like
Have you ever read an obituary and seen the phrase “She died at home, surrounded by family and those she loved”? It sounds almost comforting, doesn’t it? Like a desirable way to go, if there were one. Lemme tell you what that’s really like. Friday, December 23rd. We were told by the Hospice nurses that…
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Dear Prudence;
I write to you with news of the most peculiar kind. This day finds me again on the path that will return me to you, and I proceed with haste, my love. As you will recall, my journey was interrupted at the crossing in the woods, wherein I wished to continue to the North whilst…
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Dear Prudence
I take this moment of pause and reflection and avail upon it a chance to send you news of my duel. As you recall, on that day whence I was returning to you after so many long months secluded with the secretive Headless Monks of the Leaf, I came upon a gentleman by the name…
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Dear Prudence
I beg thee pardon for my extended absence, but I fear my return will be further delayed, although I expect not too tally much longer. You see, upon my journey back to you – having reached the crossed paths along the wooded trail whereupon my direction would veer to the North – I came upon…
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Mmmm Chocolate
The paint samples say Tender Twig and Wooden Wagon, but they’re really Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate, if you ask me. My new house colors. When it gets painted, that is. I didn’t mention how hard it was to get a painting contractor to call me back when I was shopping around for one a…
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They’re everywhere!
When I was little, really little, my oldest sister had to get glasses. Her eyesight was so bad, she couldn’t see more than a foot in front of her. For years, she wore glasses, until contact lenses became popular and affordable. I can still remember the day she got those – – she was a…
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