Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 2, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 2, 2004

Wrapping Christmas Presents

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 2, 2004 – I know it’s hard to believe, but the Princess of Procrastination started to wrap Christmas presents today. I have this plan to get the holiday “chores” out of the way so I can enjoy the season without the last minute chaos that often plagues my sanity.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 1, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 1, 2004

Worry

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – December 1, 2004 – I wanted to write about something uplifting and positive today. Instead I’m going to ramble on about worry. Worry is an emotion similar to guilt, of which someone once said “Guilt is like paying interest on a debt you don’t owe”.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 30, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 30, 2004

The Tooth Goddess

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 30, 2004 – I was up nice and early this morning and chopped down a nice medium-sized maple tree with my big beaver teeth. Why? Because I could and because today is the day I get my final movie star teeth. My last visit this year to see my dentist Peter.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 29, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 29, 2004

Yet Another Progress Report

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 29, 2004 – During the first week of November I was a human dynamo. I spent four days (count ’em – 4) with Howard and two days stretching and toning (enthusiastically) with Pilates. There was no stopping me. The next week was equally successful.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 28, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 28, 2004

Make Time For Magic

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 28, 2004 – I called my friend Nancee today on the off chance that she had a free afternoon. It was a bright, but cool Sunday and going to the movies seemed in order. I had a thought about seeing Alexander The Great, but the reviews apparently haven’t been good, so we decided that an afternoon with Johnny Depp would be as enjoyable as one with Colin Farrell.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 27, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 27, 2004

A Person’s Home Is Very Revealing

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 27, 2004 – I met a client for lunch today and then completed the last bit of my holiday shopping. I am done – gifts for all – and quite lovely ones at that. I won’t have pleased my brother. I’m guilty of giving him more stuff. In addition to the bottle of “aged” Port that I always wrap for him – I bought him another puddy for his cat collection and a great black and white photograph, also of a puddy.

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Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 26, 2004

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 26, 2004

Regrets

Short Stories From 10 Years Ago – November 26, 2004 – I’m reminded of Franks Sinatra’s famous song, My Way, penned by Paul Anka, of Puppy Love and Put Your Head On My Shoulder fame. Paul, born in Ottawa – formerly a Canadian citizen, but now an avowed American.

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