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Posts tagged "Gratitude Journal"

Memorial Day: What does it mean to you?

Before the weekend starts, of course, I’m reminded of this entry from the Archives ~ ~~~ For me, honestly, it used to mean the official kickoff of summer … when my share at the Jersey shore would officially start and so would the drinking and sunning and dancing and grilling and overall silliness followed by... Read more »
By FernRonay,
May 25, 2012 at 8:01 am
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Wedding Season: 14 Breakable Wedding Traditions

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‘Tis the season! Wedding Season! And it’s also #WeddingWednesday on Twitter! In celebration thereof, I give you this entry from the Archives … ~~~ If you’re getting married next spring or summer, you’re probably in the thick of wedding planning right now, which means you’re probably in the thick of feeling both excited and overwhelmed... Read more »
By FernRonay,
April 25, 2012 at 8:00 am
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Famous Jennifers

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Today is Learn What Your Name Means Day. Apparently, Jennifer means ‘fair.’ Pffft. And so I am reminded of this entry from the Archives ~~ I never liked being a Jennifer.  It always felt so – what’s the word? – normal.  I’m a lot of things but normal is definitely not one of them.  I... Read more »
By FernRonay,
March 4, 2012 at 12:55 pm
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Oscar Speeches: 8 Notable Lines from Oscar Acceptance Speeches

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Today, I am reminded of this entry from the Archives. And, since this is Stop and Blog the Roses, today I am grateful for celebrities ~ they say the darndest things. And make us look normal. ~~~~~~~ Thank you for reading Stop and Blog the Roses.  Follow me on Twitter @fernronay and on Facebook here... Read more »
By FernRonay,
February 26, 2012 at 7:57 am
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Dance Moms reminds me of my own unusual dance teacher

In case you’ve never had the pleasure of seeing the greatest worst show on television – Dance Moms – let me sum it up.  Dance teacher Abby Lee Miller screams like an animal at the quite talented bunch of little dancers, calling them ‘trash’ and ‘not that swift,’ among other insults. And, the quite talented little bunch... Read more »
By FernRonay,
January 31, 2012 at 8:31 am
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Holiday Tipping Etiquette: When Cash Seems Cold

It’s a universal truth. Cash is king. We all know that. But, this time of year, when you want to give a little something to show your appreciation to certain people in your life who aren’t family and who aren’t friends but who you probably interact with more than certain family and friends, cold hard cash might seem, well... Read more »
By FernRonay,
December 7, 2011 at 7:07 am
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8 Holiday Disaster Stories: Your holidays will never be this bad ... or this ridiculous

Bad is never good until worse happens. ~ Danish proverb This holiday season, no matter how many times you’re asked when you’re going to get married or when you’re going to have a baby, remember …  it could always be worse. Fight over stuffing turkey with celery ends with parents in jail You see, one... Read more »
By FernRonay,
November 22, 2011 at 9:34 am
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Today is Be Bald And Free Day!

Which reminds me of this entry from the Archives ~ ~~~~~~~ A new cure for baldness? No thanks! I like ‘em bald. Always have. Even married one. I think my love for cue ball cuties probably started with Bruce Willis, who I’ve always had a crush on ever since he was David Addison and I was allowed... Read more »
By FernRonay,
October 14, 2011 at 9:40 am
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Waiting for bar exam results? Do this!

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Bar exam results are forthcoming.  And, I’m reminded of this entry from the Archives. *Cue holiday music.  It’s the most horrible time of the yearrrrr!! ~~~ If you took the Illinois (or any state) bar exam in July, your results may be forthcoming very soon.  Of course, as any test taker knows, the results can’t... Read more »
By FernRonay,
September 26, 2011 at 8:00 am
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15 Celebrity Quotes "Taken Out of Context"

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In light of the extremely articulate Brad Pitt saying his life ‘wasn’t interesting’ during the 90′s and his marriage had ‘something to do with it’ (ouch!) and then, of course, backpedaling like it’s nobody’s business, I’m reminded of this entry from the Archives ~ ~~~~~~~ It’s hard not to appreciate when someone speaks their mind... Read more »
By FernRonay,
September 17, 2011 at 9:30 am
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