Month: November 2010
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You Got That Right Pilgrim
These are my Grandparents….my Popa and Dodie. I still wear Dodie’s jewelry with utmost pride. Aren’t they beautiful? Today my Popa would have been 89. He died almost 15 years ago, leaving a legacy in the Simms household. Dodie is in Hospice and isn’t quite sure who I am. But that’s okay. I love who…
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Logo a Go Go
My friend and fellow Miracles for Mito board member Laura called me this afternoon. Of course I missed the call. “Call me,” was all she said and then hung up. She called a bit later….. “Call me!!!!” My first thought was that something was wrong….I’ve been a bit programmed to think that way. So I…
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Oh the Places I Will Go….
Last week I found myself in Florida at a client meeting. I packed up my overnight bag and kissed hubby goodbye. I landed in Florida in time to see the sun set over the ocean. 30 hours later I was back home watching the end of Conan and wondering how long I could snooze on…
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Incident
Our fabulous foundation, Miracles for Mito is supported by another foundation that helps non-profits get on their feet. They are wonderful and handle all of the details that I don’t like…. I’m not a finance person. I’m not a lawyer. The only thing I know about HR is that I need to bring my social…
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My Two Suitors
I am a woman with two suitors. Last night I fixed a lovely meal and rented Iron Man 2 to watch with Hubby. I didn’t think I would like Iron Man 2 but I love my hubby and he has been wanting to see it……ahh, the sacrifices we make. But instead, My Grief entered around…
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