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436. Our new housemates

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Octo-woman

We have a new roomie now – name of Alexa. Actually, she’s living here as a servant, but she’d be mortified if we called her that. Alexa brought two little sisters with her: Ziggy who is sharing son Matthew’s room, … Continue reading →

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435. Octo-woman’s Practically Perfect Christmas Shoplifting Guide for 2021

Posted on December 3, 2021 by Octo-woman

I’m sure you’ve been breathlessly waiting to start your Christmas shopping until I’ve helped you out by posting my practically perfect Shoplifting guide for 2021. As you know, you can rely on Octo-woman for all your personal shopping needs (unless … Continue reading →

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434. Coincidence?

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Octo-woman

According to Erma Bombeck, Thanksgiving dinner takes 18 hours to prepare. It takes 12 minutes to eat. Half-times are 12 minutes long. Coincidence? I mention this because of an additional kind of coincidence that occurred in our household this week. … Continue reading →

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433. Deo Gratias!

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Octo-woman

I read that there might be a turkey shortage this week, but not at our house. A giant Butterball turkey from Costco is currently awaiting brining by my grandson-in-law Caleb to be followed by a roasting ceremony similar to that … Continue reading →

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432. Mirror, Mirror, what do you see?

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Octo-woman

During the first 20 years of my life, my sister Joan and I always shared a bedroom. And the same double bed. The fancy part of the room, was what was called in those days, a vanity dresser. It had … Continue reading →

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431. To be, or not to be.

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Octo-woman

For my next job, I was giving serious thought to applying to serve as a NASA astronaut, but lately, I’ve been having second thoughts. For one thing, I’m not fond of traveling, and it clearly states on NASA’s Astronaut Candidate … Continue reading →

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429. The All Saints Fan Club

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Octo-woman

In case you’re reading this on Halloween – the day I posted it – tomorrow is All Saints Day. If you’ve got a pile of petitions or complaints or belated thank you’s to address to God, this is an expeditious … Continue reading →

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429. Getting educated at Mount Mercy

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Octo-woman

When I was 15 years old, my adolescent world was shaken like an outhouse in a tornado. No, it wasn’t a pimply case of acne, a D grade in geometry, or getting that event-of-the-month cramps just in time to miss … Continue reading →

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428. Eek! Shiver! Groan!

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Octo-woman

Yep, it’s here again – the holiday that just won’t go away. Halloween! I’m trying to be a good sport about it, boys and girls, but, except for the Snickers Bars, Almond Joys and M&Ms, I wouldn’t miss it if … Continue reading →

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427. Comments from the peanut gallery

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Octo-woman

Guest blogger here today: Grandson Bryce to give Gramma some rest time to put her feet up with popcorn & Jolly Ranchers and to binge some TV. Outside Gramma’s front door is the great wild unknown. The house exists. Also … Continue reading →

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