Category Archives: Writing

Bake Sale Debacle

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! High drama yet again in the neighborhood! Who’d have thought that a child’s fundraising event could bring out such hostility and downright bad manners in our civilized social set? Okay, I did, but then again … Continue reading →

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…But I Discovered Christopher!

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Hope you’re all having a lovely holiday weekend. My girls (Andrea Taylor and Heather Shkuratoff are Canadian, so they have had a lovely weekend full of fun, family and tradition, with a little Met Opera … Continue reading →

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Don’t You Just Love Advice?

Posted on October 11, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! And just like that, it’s Friday! Time for one of my favorite pastimes, doling out advice. The best part is that it’s wanted. Now, to be honest, I don’t care. I’ll share my vast and … Continue reading →

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Weekends are Made for Intrigue

Posted on October 10, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Already Thursday’s here. My goodness, I just got over Monday. With the next weekend almost upon us, it’s time for my Raves and Faves, and this week I’m so excited to talk about the Lane … Continue reading →

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Midge’s Big Catch

Posted on October 9, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Big excitement at the office today! Madge came in a day late, but not a dollar short. I’ll tell you all about it. Monday rolled around, most of us dragged our sorry souls into the … Continue reading →

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I’ll Give You an Eyeful

Posted on October 8, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls. Having neighbors is great, isn’t it? There’s always someone around for a cup of sugar or to have a chinwag over coffee or scotch (both, whatever, I don’t judge). And then there’s other times. Take … Continue reading →

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She’s Not That Yar

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Looks like I won’t be applying for Skipper or First Mate any time soon. Not after my date with the Captain, anyway. The weekend started out so exciting. I met a man (Kevin) at the … Continue reading →

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Another Day at the Office

Posted on October 2, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Fun fact about me, I also do a side gig in an office. That’s right, Barbara Jean — office girl supreme! Well, sort of. I mean, I go there, stay a while, do a few … Continue reading →

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The Tale of Val, Sal and Hal

Posted on October 1, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! You know, I just love Monday Night Bridge Club. Now of course, I don’t have the first clue how to play. I basically follow along, sometimes I take home a little lunch money, other times … Continue reading →

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New Season, New Changes

Posted on September 24, 2019 by

Hi there, guys and dolls! Yes, it has been a while, hasn’t it? Lordy, I’ve missed being out and about in the social swirl. My girls have been so busy, but not forgetting me. Yes, they are at work on … Continue reading →

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