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Going Overboard With Calypso

It’s not the jet lag, double/triple security checkpoints at the airports, or even unpacking dirty laundry that bring you back to reality pronto after a long trip to Lalaland. It’s more about remembering where you put your car key or what your PIN number is at the gas station. That and going through a mile-high pile of mail (both snail …

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Summer 2010 Trip: Look 6

I always pack swimwear on every trip now–even if 8 out of 10 times I never get in the water– because there was that one time when I finally got to go kayaking in paradise and forgot to bring a swimsuit. And let me tell ya, it was no fun to sit in wet khaki shorts during the long ride …

IGI 1

For days when I’m a bit jammed for time I’ll update my blog with Instant Gratification Items (“IGI”) that I pick up here or there in my pathetic attempt at a shopping ban. We can treat this both as a third of my series (besides the ongoing FIMTSO and FWTWYL series) and a challenge of sorts. Let’s just say these …

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April 18 Is Now And Forever Mother’s Day

Exactly one year ago today I blogged about the arrival of my third niece. She’s since been promoted from the gạo to Lil A, though at the rate she’s growing, she’ll soon be Med A. She’s currently on her world tour and spending our birthday weekend with her maternal grandparents. I won’t get to see her for a bit longer …

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Who’s With Me

The piggies have landed! There are actually 4 designs, and the black/white one is my favorite from the online pictures. However, I was only able to score these guys, but now that I have them next to my watering can and potters, I think these pigs were meant to be! And as I’m a glutton for all things Liberty (oink), …