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Mom. Writer. Bibliophile. Baker. Stargazer. Amateur photographer. "One touch of nature makes the whole world kin." -Shakespeare
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Pretty #sunset sky tonight after an unseasonably warm day. The snow is melting fast...

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Nothing like your 81 year old widowed mother in a constant state of anxiety about what's going go happen to Social Security and Medicare. Thanks, Republicans, for prioritizing kissing billionaire a$$ over the other 99% of the population. What a disgrace.

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The inside of this red pepper looks kind of like a clicker from #thelastofus

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My parents had the Roberta Flack album with Donny Hathaway. I must have heard it a hundred times, if not more. There's nothing like her smooth, sweet voice and their effortless harmony. She was so incredibly talented. Rest in Peace and in song, Roberta Flack ❤️ youtu.be/MBT1neIA0tc?...

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This ⏬

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Upgraded the music equipment at home and the teen and I have been rocking out for 2 straight hours. Best investment in a long time... Shout out to Turntable Lab in Brooklyn, NY.

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Remembering the late John Lewis today, on what would have been his 85th birthday. I am reminded of his call for "good trouble, necessary trouble."

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My amazing uncle brought me a care package... Olive loaf, pastrami, brats. Usinger's is real deal MILWAUKEE food. Hoping I have a can of caraway sauerkraut to eat with the brats....

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There are days I read the news, or hear the insane crap being spewed by the Maggats, and I can barely contain my frustration. I can write letters, and leave messages for lawmakers, post things to social media and none of it does anything to help.

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New t-shirt!

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I'm glad I only have a rotten cold and not something worse. There's a lot of *worse* going around and (knocks wood) I hope I don't get any of that. But still, ugh.

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Another baby #quilt finished! This is for the son of a man I used to babysit for when he was little, and his parents remain dear friends today. I like making baby quilts throw sized so they can actually be used when they're a little older. This one has minky on the back 😊 #quilting #quiltsky

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Super cold night calls for soup and a loaf of Japanese milk bread. This is the best recipe I've found. Definitely weigh your ingredients instead of relying on cups. The top is dark because of the egg wash. #bakesky #bread #baking kwokspots.com/japanese-mil...

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What's your sign?

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The teen was home sick today with a virus (that I hope he doesn't give to me) so I cheered him up with Valentine sugar cookies. Half with almond frosting, and the other half lemon. 🩷

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Winter storm warning and they haven't called off school yet 🙄

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Tonight's Moon. Definitely feels like snow is coming.

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Realizing the absolute necessity for a second pair of glasses today. Had to leave mine to have the lenses replaced so now I'm playing glasses on/off with a reading pair and a distance pair. Tedious!

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