On the flip side
I spent the evening at an enlightening workshop at the Autism Society of Minnesota about Video Modeling to use to teach kids skills. It was pretty cool to learn to do the editing and how to “cheat” in order to … Continue reading
Author Archives: Meri
The Rain in Spain falls south of the Plain!
Let me just start this off by assuring you this has a happy ending. Things may sound a bit bleak for a minute there, but I promise it gets better…Rewind to a Thursday evening in Madrid circa February of 2006. … Continue reading
Not your "mama"s noodles
The line snakes around the 2 flights of stairs, extending from the cafeteria style basement out to the windy streets of London. The line is filled with students, families, couples, and one group of diners, fresh off the plane to … Continue reading
Tagged memories, museums, restaurants, travel
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Up in the air
Happy New Year lovely world! Up up and away… The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see. Gilbert K. Chesterton A man travels the world over in search of what he needs, and returns … Continue reading
Tagged holidays, memories, travel
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Three Cheers for New Years and Cold Beers!
weheartit.com It’s the end of an era!Well, it’s the end of another year anyway. I thought I’d better do some sort of obligatory nod to the New Year lest the blog gods smite me for not playing by “the rules.” Plus, … Continue reading
It’s a major award!
No, sorry Christmas Story fans… I don’t have a leg lamp sitting in my apartment.but….. Grace from Loving Life has “graciously” passed on the Stylish Blogger Award to me today. Thank you Grace, you sure put a bounce in my … Continue reading
Tagged awards, celebration, parties
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postcards from the edge: Meri vs. the Mall
***To those who make it to the end of this, there will be a “the more you know” happy ending message. On the sunny side of the street! Today, I’m trying to look on the “bright side.” How about a … Continue reading
Tagged relaxation, shopping
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Going Postal
Hey there! Guess what came in the mail today! A lovely gift from across the sea I won this brooch through a giveaway recently and today I was pleasantly surprised to find it in the mailbox! As we all know, Meri … Continue reading
Tagged mail
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Debbie Downer Does a Disco
Alas, the ultimate rah rah distraction of the holidays has ended. Now it’s time to climb under your new snuggie the covers, drink a bottle of tepid gin, and wait until Spring, right? WRONG!! Do you think this kid is going … Continue reading
Tagged dance, Music, parties
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Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens…
Today I’ve got on my mind…a few of my “favorite things”, and just some… things! A few days ago I was tagged by one of my favorite bloggers, Jan, in her Seven Random Things post. So after a weekend sugar … Continue reading
