Author Archives: Kristin

My Lovely Lady Lunch

After four new families moved in on my street, I decided I needed to host a lunch so that we could all spend a little time together. I’ve lived on my street for 7 years and I try to be … Continue reading

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Dr. Laura–Inspiring Me To Be Nice To My Husband

For my premier Friday, “People Who Inspire Me” post I could really only select one person… Dr. Laura.  She’s at the tippy-top of my Inspirational People list. When I got my first office job at 19 and was bored out … Continue reading

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The Funnest 30 Day Challenge Ever!

Remember when you were single?  Remember how there was always something FUN going on? Remember how on Thursday or maybe even Wednesday it was time to start thinking about Friday or Saturday nights? A date (hopefully)? Would it be a … Continue reading

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Friendly Chatter–#244

I am a really fortunate person who grew up in a neighborhood teeming with children.  I had lots of little friends my age to play with.  In fact I have many who are still a part of my life. I’ve … Continue reading

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Sundance 2012—Everyday I’m Shufflin’—Shufflin’

If you’re talking about things that are fun, things that I look forward to…Going celebrity watching at the Sundance Film Festival has to be number one on my list! When I was dating my husband, he took me to an … Continue reading

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Be a Person, Not a Symbol of a Person

As I was preparing this blog site I included an “About Me” section which included a photo.  When I saw the picture of myself on the site I was really disappointed.  It didn’t look good, or right.  So naturally, I enhanced the … Continue reading

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Hey…just so you’re aware…

Many women don’t enjoy having babies.  I am one of them.  It’s not because I don’t love them or because I am a bad person.  I do think having babies is worth the effort.  And I must say that I … Continue reading

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Mission of the Vocal Sokol–Not an electronic Affirmation Service

Despite how it may sound, the mission of the Vocal Sokol is NOT to provide you with a daily quote about happiness. Rather, the Vocal Sokol exists to VOICE a reminder to seek out happy, fun, joyful things TO DO … Continue reading

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