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Quarantine Tuesday April 21st

Today I learned how to be a criminal. In the universe, (cuz we don’t always talk about the universe), the energy of the moon and Mercury will shift and bring goodness and light to everyone. I sure as hell hope … Continue reading

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Quarantine Monday April 20th 2020

I’m late on this one but need to update everyone on the world – and share my biggest failure to date. In the outside world, oil hit -$37.63 a barrel. That’s insane. Utterly insane. It means you want a barrel … Continue reading

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Quarantine Sunday, April 19, 2020

Happy Ukrainian Easter, everyone! “Khrystos Voskres!” “Voistynu Voskres” ****** I had a horrible realization yesterday, but it wasn’t about the world, it was about me. However, in the world, Canada and the US extended their border restrictions for 30 more … Continue reading

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Magic Moments While Traveling

Confession time. I like to organize things. Perhaps too much. If I could, I would even organize the magic moments of life, you know, so I could have a camera ready to capture that moment, or at least not be … Continue reading

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Joe’s 3 Theories of Summer Camping

After 3 days of camping, BBQs and lots of hot sun, I have come up with 3 important theories. There are those who will argue I came up with them after a mild case of heat stroke or after drinking … Continue reading

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The Great Camping Trip of 2015

Ok, let’s be clear. It wasn’t really hard-core camping. We weren’t going to have to sleep in tents. We didn’t have to hunt squirrels and cook them on an open fire with sticks. We didn’t have to poop in the woods … Continue reading

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Step-dad Adventures – The Last Day of Camp

After another fitful sleep, I awoke bleary-eyed and groggy-faced to yet another beautiful day, not a rainy day, like was predicted, cuz that would have totally allowed me to be in a foul mood. However, lack of sleep, coffee and a … Continue reading

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Step-dad Adventures – Lost in Translation

Fears Realized I have one recurring nightmare in particular. I’m lost and need to find someone. Fast. I run through streets, reading signs, looking for familiar landmarks, but no matter which way I go, the streets are different, the landmarks … Continue reading

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Step-dad Adventures – Fire and Water

Surviving the Elements If someone told me I had to start a fire, I would say, sure, get me a can of gas and a match and I’m off to the races. In actual fact, as long as I have … Continue reading

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Step-dad Adventures – The Dreaded Night

Cabin Fever The prettiest-girl-in-the-world has mommy-hearing. She wakes up if she hears sniffles from downstairs, if one of her children has a late night question, or if one should actually ever say mommy! in distress.  She will bolt out of bed … Continue reading

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