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On the Twelfth Day of Katiemas, I Tried to Take a Family Photo
File under: The more you wiggle, the longer this takes Bonjour! Happy New Year from Joyful Living! To round out my celebration of the holiday season through the Twelve Days of Katiemas, I’m sharing one last post detailing my activities. I meant to share before Christmas Day, but, alas, we were making rather merry and…
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On the Tenth Day of Katiemas, I Decorated with All the Snoopies
Bonjour! Part of getting into the holiday spirit for me is decorating the home. The bright colors and twinkly lights help relieve the doldrum-inducing gray…
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On the Eighth Day of Katiemas, I Entered My Auntie Mame Era
File under: “Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death” Bonjour! Of late, I’ve been celebrating the holidays through The Twelve…
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On the Fifth Day of Katiemas, I Got a Taylor Swift Cookie
File under: “Karma is the breeze in my hair on the weekend” Bonjour! I’ve been trying new things this year, including expanding my musical vocabulary…
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On the Second Day of Katiemas, I Ate a Bag of Marshmallows
File under: I regret nothing Bonjour! I am really getting into the holidays this year, so through The Twelve Days of Katiemas (patent pending), I…
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The Twelve Days of Katiemas Has Begun
File under: We need a little Christmas now Bonjour! I am so ready for the holidays. After a long few pandemic-y years, it’s time wear…
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Feeling Sorry for Myself (IBS Edition)
File under: I just want a hot cup of coffee Bonjour! I’ve been feeling extra worn out lately. Maybe because of the shifting seasons or…
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Taking Care of Future You
Bonjour! I read recently about the concept of doing something for “future me.” I love the idea of doing things to help out your future…
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That’s It, I Want to Live in the Woods
Bonjour! I will tell you what, dear reader. I’m at my wit’s end with the recent bad news and scary world events (just when I…
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