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The Restaurant Critic’s Wife Meets Pasta

L, a great colleague, handed me the book The Restaurant Critic’s Wife by Elizabeth LaBan. L informed me that I had to toss my ridiculous rule out the window and read the book to the very end. Opening the book, … Continue reading

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Dashing Through the Snow

One of the best relaxation techniques I know came from a toddler. Reading my niece a bedtime story, I commented on how happy and relaxed she was. She turned to me and said, “Well don’t you like when someone reads … Continue reading

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Giveaway Update and a Real Life Rant

My number one personal pet peeve is people not keeping their word or not following through. This burns me to know end. I am sure this stems from childhood and growing up with addicts for parents, but as I matured … Continue reading

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GIVEAWAY! Autographed copy of Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ― Jim Ryun Guess what? Gretchen Rubin was in town last week. I went to her reading of Better Than Before. I loved the book so much that … Continue reading

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Library Books and Best Sellers

Have you ever put library books on hold, but your name is so far down the list you forget about it? Then you get that magical email and you’re like, yes! I got that email last week, and being off … Continue reading

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