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CYA

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:12:00 +0000

CYA - Cover Your A$$ This little acronymn was around long before texting existed. It's a pretty good rule to go by since there have been shysters in the world long before texting too. Also, it...

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Wrong Number Gone Right

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0000

Has this ever happened to you? You show up at an appointment with an acquaintance and she's not there. After a bit, it becomes apparent that she's not just running late. So you're going to give her...

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Little Parrots

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:48:00 +0000

There are a lot of Americans (and I suppose non-Americans too) who have strong opinions on the current President of the United States. One such person is the mother of a friend of mine. This woman...

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Ummmmm, No Thanks

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:45:00 +0000

I was in Springfield, Missouri a week or so ago. It's a college town. And you know those crazy college kids. Away from the parents, having wild parties, maybe feeling a little too uninhibited. ....

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The King

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:29:00 +0000

Overheard on the elementary school playground: I'm the King of the Rubbers! You knew he was talking about his arm full of Silly Bands, right? Silver Lining: Kids are awesome for these kinds of...

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You can call me anything you like, but my name is Veronica

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 19:07:00 +0000

I'm in sales. That requires a lot of face to face time. But it also requires a lot of phone time. And I'm terrible about using my phone. It's an inanimate object! But for whatever reason, I hated...

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The Weekly Check

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:41:00 +0000

On a weekly basis, I check our bank account online. Hubby's debit card number has been compromised on more than one occasion and I like catching things like that before we're out of money. Like last...

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One Ring

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:14:00 +0000

So I'm playing Farmville on my laptop in the dining room. Hubby has some episode of The Big Bang Theory on in the family room. I can see the TV from my perch. And I like this show. If you've...

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noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 18:22:00 +0000

Knock, knock. Who's there? Interrupting cow. Interrupting co-- Moooooooooooo. Get it? The interrupting cow, interrupted before you could say "Interrupting cow who?" Ok, it may be funnier in...

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Random Things Heard at Bunco Last Night

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:10:00 +0000

Last night at Bunco, I started writing down bits and pieces of what I heard and had no idea how I was going to string it into a story for you all. Then, I realized IT'S TUESDAY! Random Thoughts...

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Smart-a$$ery (It's A Technical Term)

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:33:00 +0000

More than 90% of my readers have never met me. About 10% of them probably wish they never had. Except my mom. She didn't really get a choice. She had to meet me at least once. So, since many of...

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My Theme Song(s)

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:30:00 +0000

If I Had A Million Dollars I love that song by the Barenaked Ladies (most awesome band name ever). It's so cute. Back when finances weren't so tight, it was fun and fanciful. In fact, Hubby and I...

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Under Construction!

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:24:00 +0000

Excuse me. Excuse me. EXCUSE ME. I'm under construction. I'll be back to regular blogging shortly. Silver Lining: Isn't it fun to be fresh & new? Pink is back!

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Driving Lessons

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:02:00 +0000

Mama Kat's Writers Workshop had a prompt today that was sooooo easy. If you want to participate, click the pretty poodle button. It's fun! I started scratching notes but the memory was coming so...

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Every Queen Needs A Wand

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 12:45:00 +0000

You may not know this, but I have a home based business. It's one of the home party genre. So, I earned a tiara for being the queen of recruiting. I've never had a tiara, and I was most excited...

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Happiness Is . . .

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

I know I can be annoyingly upbeat. But that's just who I am. There are a lot of things that make me happy - they would make most people happy. Like: Finding money Getting a call from a friend you...

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From Bed Head to Beautiful in 30 Minutes

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:34:00 +0000

Every morning I wake up with a plan. Shower - 5 minutes. Dry off and moisturize all over - 3 minutes. Apply make up - 7 minutes. Brush teeth - 2 minutes Get dressed - 5 minutes Dry & style hair - 7...

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To Be Cool, Skip The Flip-Flops

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:07:00 +0000

We went to a visitation for one of Hubby's co-worker's father. I have a rule. You wear a tie to funerals & weddings. Beyond that, I can be somewhat lenient. Hubby has one white shirt, which is...

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Setting The Bar

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:45:00 +0000

I'm not Super-Mom. I'm not even Above-Average-Mom. I'm a pretty much just Mom. You could look at as though I'm "keeping it real" for my kids. They need to know that having a family, a home, and a...

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Ten Things About Me

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:18:00 +0000

Kat over at Three Bedroom Bungalow participated in a meme in which she answered 10 questions about herself. I needed an idea for a post, so I'm totally ripping it off. I'm not really ripping anyone...

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There Isn't A Band-Aid Big Enough

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:04:00 +0000

As a parent, I want to shield my children from the ugly in the world. Yesterday, I failed. Last Thursday, Cupie came home all excited. She and some "friends" from daycare were going to perform a...

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I.C.E. Panties

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:28:00 +0000

I was searching through the laundry this morning for a clean pair of underwear for myself. Some people's dryers eat socks. Mine, apparently, eats underwear. I don't know what the deal is, but it...

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Lettin' Loose

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:26:00 +0000

I can let loose. Especially when I'm upset about something. I wouldn't go so far as to say I can "cuss like a sailor", but I've got a mouth on me. Can't find my keys? I always put them on the d@mn...

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Elbow Worm?

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:59:00 +0000

Within every culture there are expressions that are understood by the members of that culture, but make no sense to an outsider. For instance: Having a melt down Getting the short end of the...

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News

noreply@blogger.com (Pollyanna) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:45:00 +0000

In my mind, "News" means that something is basically NEW information. Information that isn't necessarily common knowledge. Based on my "official" source (dictionary.com), I'd say I'm right on track...

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