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Holiday Casual

The holidays are not just about parties and glittery sequined fancy things, they’re also about good times with family and friends – picking out a tree, driving around to look at holiday lights, sharing a meal. For those times you want something seasonal but also cozy and comfy. I remember so many
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Happy Accidents

Don’t you just love a happy accident?? You know, like “hey, you got peanut butter on my chocolate!” or when Bob Ross accidentally dabbed a little black paint onto an otherwise green forest bed and turned it into a stream – “we don’t make mistakes – we have happy accidents.” Or in
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Week in Review: Week 143

Seriously, you guys, I did NOTHING this week. I worked all day, I came home and worked some more. Friday night I had dinner with friends at IHOP. That was my big (and only!) outing of the week. Uhm, one day Janey jumped into the tub. That was a big day. I
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Month in Review: November 2018

November finally brought some cold weather to Long Island, and the final wardrobe switchover from fall to winter is complete. I’m still searching for Just the Right Cognac Booties, but. I bought a pair from Vionic and they cut too low, straight and tight across the front of my shin – plus,
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Holiday Survival Guide for Introverts

I just came back from spending Thanksgiving in South Carolina with family, and while the holidays are lovely, with traditions, special meals, family gatherings, etc., it can be A Lot. Especially if you’re someone who is introverted with High Alone Time Needs. Like me. But there’s no reason you should struggle during what
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Week in Review: Week 142

Week in Review: Week 142 – it rhymes! This was a very full week! I only worked Monday and Tuesday, but they were busy days with some things coming up like Giving Tuesday, our holiday appeal, newsletter and holiday card. And getting ready to fly to my sister’s in South Carolina for
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! I hope you will have just the kind of day you like, whether with family or friends, or escaping the world a bit on your own. I thought I’d do something a little different today in honor of the holiday, in the spirit of friendship…and share some “Thanksgivingy” questions
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Week in Review: Week 141

(Caution: Chattier than usual) Was a shorter and better week than I’ve been having, so PHEW. Starting off with a 3-day weekend (oh dear, a bird just flew into my big window!) is always a help. Monday, Veteran’s Day, my girlfriend was wonderfully generous with her time and did a photoshoot for
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STOP THE MADNESS!!! How to Have an Anti-Black Friday

I know there are a gazillion sales on Black Friday…and that people like to get a jump start on their holiday shopping on the extra day off from work. And I don’t want to be judgey about the folks that run out to the mall after Thanksgiving dinner or stake their place
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Week in Review: Week 140

A mixed week – mixed weather, mixed emotions. Some hard days, some neutral…and maybe some lessons learned. Autumn rain. Election Day. A dreary rainy day. I hope that didn’t keep people from getting out and voting. With the time change, I can just about make it to the harbor before dark for
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Shopping Hacks and Apps I Use for Success!

There are a couple apps and techniques I use All The Time for shopping successfully. By “successfully,” I mean 1) not overbuying and 2) getting the best price. Hold Off on the Signing Bonus We’ve all been on online shopping sites and gotten the big pop-up reading “SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL AND
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Thanksgiving Dressing

What are you doing for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday? Do you have people to your house for a meal? Do you travel? Do you stay home alone in your jammies and watch old movies? Whatever your plans, it’s always nice to look a little special for a holiday. It doesn’t have to
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Longest. Transition. Ever.

We’ve been transitioning from summer to fall for like…eons now! I think the first Pumpkin Spice Latte sighting was the day after Labor Day. That was two months ago…and I’m still wearing a single light layer over summer-weight tops. And dresses with bare legs. Okay, even I am getting a little antsy and would like to
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Week in Review: Week 139

I’m living in a snake pit. And none of the doors out seem to lead to anything better. I feel like all I can do is just wait it out. It’s not a good time to be in my head right now. Let’s just move along. I only tell you that so
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The Fogless Blog: October 2018

Welcome to the first Fogless Blog! I’m so glad a couple people actually sent pictures in – I was a little concerned I was gonna be sitting here talking to myself (not that THAT’S unusual) (I don’t mean on the blog. I mean in general.). These are in order-received order…mingle away! Iris from Iris
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Month in Review: October 2018

October: Glad she’s over. I made a rhyme. Let’s just jump right in. Top 3 Blog Posts #1 Fall Wardrobe Wish List: Part 2. Where I took you along window-shopping with me. I’m still coveting this scarf. (Hey, Santa!) #2 Fall is for Being Bold. The one where I wore something BRIGHT!
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Lower Your Expectations

How fun would it have been if I’d had a Halloween outfit (ha ha otherwise known as a “costume.” Speak much??) to share on Halloween? So Fun. So So Fun. Please lower your expectations immediately. Today is a regular old casual autumn outfit. For regular old casual me and my regular old
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Week in Review: Week 138

The weeks when I have NOTHING to share in Week in Review posts should be a wake-up call to me. HELLO! YOU’RE NOT REALLY LIVING RIGHT NOW!!!  Usually when I’m writing the week in review post, I can’t necessarily remember what I did 6 or 7 days ago so I go to
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A Look Back at: Gratefulness

Long time readers might recognize this post from two years ago. I admit, I’m recycling a post! But sometimes we say something good that bears repeating…and this is certainly the season for repeating this one, in particular. That said, I still have, and wear, this same outfit!  I have to confess: I
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