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Over a Cuppa: Seven

Posted on June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! Goodness, I’m so happy to see you! How the heck are you?! I’m so glad we have the time to settle in for a proper chat! What can I get started for you? I’m brewing up some black tea with milk and honey (obviously) but also have coffee or any herbal tea…

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How I Use Pinterest to Get Off My Phone

Posted on June 5, 2025April 16, 2026 by Melissa

There is no shortage of helpful articles out there telling us how horrible screens are for us and how to limit our cell phone usage, especially at the beginning of the year when everyone is in Resolution Mode. But what about those of us who might need/want a middle ground? Truly, we carry these incredibly…

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100 Days

Posted on April 29, 2025April 16, 2026 by Melissa

All the Headlines include shouts of 100 Days. Where he’s at, what he’s done, what the ratings say, what might come next. We all know he = the AngryMango, yes? Yes. Cool cool. It’s only been 100 days? It feels like it’s been 100 years. 100 days of increased anxiety, of deepened depression, of a…

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Just Another Manic Monday (Reset)

Posted on April 14, 2025April 16, 2026 by Melissa

Between my daughter’s attendance at Spring Break Camp, caring for a sick dog, Spring Cleaning/rearranging, my sister’s visit, my wife’s work travel (x2), hatching and caring for a couple of batches of chicks, my daughter and I both catching some nasty virus, and doing my darnedest to keep up with the A to Z Challenge…

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Over a Cuppa: Three (Pisces Babies)

Posted on March 8, 2025March 8, 2025 by Melissa

Hi, Hey, Hello! So glad to have you pop over despite the snow fall! I’ve got the kettle on, the wood stove is crackling warmth throughout the house, and the bird watching from the Living Room windows is quite fun, especially alongside the kitties. Have a seat and make yourself at home while we share…

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Currently: February 2025

Posted on February 16, 2025April 15, 2026 by Melissa

Isn’t it absolutely wild how the world at large can feel like a dumpster fire while one’s own life can float along rather smoothly? I am/we are, doing well. Life is good. And yet, I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop because despite my own personal bubble, there is no true separation between…

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