Grace in Small Things

Waging a battle against embitterment since 2008

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schmutzie pickles Grace in Small Things: Sunday Edition #1

1. That NaNoWriMo is drawing to a close 2. That I like selling shoes 3. Omigod, toast, of which I never tire 4. That I can write from bed while watching the sun rise on the houses across the street 5. That that damn bird quit peeping before I had to go outside and wring its fuzzy little neck Continue

Added by schmutzie pickles on November 29, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Wilma 306 of 365

1. Went for a brisk 1/2 hour walk with Puffy. It was fucking cold sure fresh out! 2. Slept in. The only day this week I'll be able to. 3. Phone chat with Peanut. Looking forward to our TRIP TO VEGAS! 4. Financials caught up for the-place-where-I-worship. 5. Facebook. As annoying & high-schoolish as it can be, it really does help me keep in touch with the important peopleContinue

Added by Wilma on November 28, 2009 at 10:55pm — No Comments

Wilma 305 of 365

1. It's Friday. That's cause for celebration. 2. Popcorn Twists. They may be the devil, but they are soooooooo good. 3. Turkey hotdogs. Just as good as the "real" thing, but most likely containing more actual meat. 4. Home-made Ukranian Baba pyrohy. Yum yum! 5. Lady Gaga Continue

Added by Wilma on November 27, 2009 at 10:23pm — 2 Comments

Wilma 304 of 365

1. Had a good day at work ~ just busy enough, but not too busy. 2. Found out Mrs. X is going to be in Vegas while I am. 3. Did I mention that I'M GOING TO VEGAS?!?!?! 4. Chatting with J-Rod. He does make me laugh. 5. Siding is almost done! My goodness, it has been a long haul. Continue

Added by Wilma on November 25, 2009 at 9:23pm — No Comments

Wilma 303 of 365

1. Goldfish crackers. 2. Home-made creamy mushroom soup 3. made with soy milk and tofu so it was safe for me to eat! 4. Getting something done before the deadline. 5. This: Continue

Added by Wilma on November 24, 2009 at 8:16pm — No Comments

Wilma 302 of 365

1. Sleepin' in. 2. New Pearl Jam ~ Just Breathe. Verra verra nice. 3. Laughs & stories during my dental appointment today. Oh, & a nap. Yup. I go to the dentist for a nap & some gossip. & I don't pay for the appointment. . . . Don't hate me. 4. Harley helping me over the phone with some computer questions. 5. Still on a high ovContinue

Added by Wilma on November 23, 2009 at 9:59pm — No Comments

schmutzie pickles Grace in Small Things: Part 365 of 365

1. The therapist who sent me down this path 2. The Ning network for supporting Grace in Small Things 3. That well over one thousand members have made and will continue to make GiST one of the happiest and warmest little social networks on the internet 4. That when I began this project, I felt fairly defeated, but that now, a year later, I hav… Continue

Added by schmutzie pickles on November 22, 2009 at 11:30pm — 9 Comments

Wilma 301 of 365

1. Watching the Roughriders beat the Stamps {boo!} in the CFL Western Division Final. 2. Riders headed to The Grey Cup next weekend! 3. Wearing my new Rider shirt to watch the Roughriders beat the Stamps. 4. Winning a bet on the Rider game. 5. Dreaming, for just a moment, about going to Grey Cup to watch the Riders... Continue

Added by Wilma on November 22, 2009 at 10:23pm — 3 Comments

Wilma 301 of 365

1. Watching the Roughriders beat the Stamps {boo!} in the CFL Western Division Final. 2. Riders headed to The Grey Cup next weekend! 3. Wearing my new Rider shirt to watch the Roughriders beat the Stamps. 4. Winning a bet on the Rider game. 5. Dreaming, for just a moment, about going to Grey Cup to watch the Riders... Continue

Added by Wilma on November 22, 2009 at 10:23pm — No Comments

schmutzie pickles Grace in Small Things: Part 364 of 365

1. König Ludwig Weissbier, which tastes a bit like rootbeer 2. People that initially look like they are wearing a ridiculous costume, but then you realize that that is just their personal style 3. Overtired goofiness 4. Free shoes! 5. That I know people (*ahem* Kate *ahem*) who put out awesome books like… Continue

Added by schmutzie pickles on November 21, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

schmutzie pickles Grace in Small Things: Part 363 of 365

1. Fake bacon bits 2. Long, warm conversations with the Palinode 3. Finally hitting over 25,000 words in NaNoWriMo! 4. When we come together to create a fabulous MamaPop Roundtable video 5. Objects that look like they ha… Continue

Added by schmutzie pickles on November 20, 2009 at 11:00pm — 2 Comments

Wilma 300 of 365

1. My girl Hussy's new man Buster. I am so happy they have found each other! 2. DVD sets of TV series. Why would anyone wait a whole week in-between episodes to find out what happens? That's just crazy! 3. The Bullet got fixed today after Tuesday's little, um, incident. 4. My new haircut. It is smokin!

5. My hairdresser. She always knows just what I'm asking for, without me knowing all the secret hairdressery lingo. She rawks!

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Added by Wilma on November 20, 2009 at 9:57pm — 5 Comments

schmutzie pickles Grace in Small Things: Part 362 of 365

1. Making sales on my first shift inside the actual store 2. Fudge sundaes 3. Smart birds 4. Take-out comfort food 5. Seeing a familiar object again for the first time Continue

Added by schmutzie pickles on November 19, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

schmutzie pickles Grace in Small Things: Part 361 of 365

1. The moon 2. Mozza burgers from A&W 3. That the Palinode came home to hang out with me at lunch 4. Waterproof mascara, because it keeps my greasy eyelashes from marking up the lenses of my glasses 5. When the sadness if fake Continue

Added by schmutzie pickles on November 18, 2009 at 10:00pm — No Comments

Wilma 299 of 365

1. Tried a new recipe for supper & it was good! Just call me Martha. 2. Chatting with Shirley Rice. Just call me happy. 3. Not losing my shit when the 2 most annoying customers came in today within 1/2 hour of each other. Just call me patient. 4. What's CookingContinue

Added by Wilma on November 18, 2009 at 9:43pm — 2 Comments

Wilma 299 of 365

1. Tried a new recipe for supper & it was good! Just call me Martha. 2. Chatting with Shirley Rice. Just call me happy. 3. Not losing my shit when the 2 most annoying customers came in today within 1/2 hour of each other. Just call me patient. 4. What's CookingContinue

Added by Wilma on November 18, 2009 at 9:43pm — No Comments

schmutzie pickles Grace in Small Things: Part 360 of 365

1. The golden light of evening on fall leaves 2. Remembering to breathe 3. Standing in a large public planter to get a photo 4. Photowalks 5. Reflections in puddles Continue

Added by schmutzie pickles on November 17, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Wilma 298 of 365

1. Slept hard & solid last night. Mayhaps the peppermint schnapps had something to do with it? That's what I'm going with, which is why I'm partaking again tonight. 2. Magazine day at the post office: Cosmo, Elle & People all arrived today! 3. Customer told me that I'd lost weight & asked what my diet secret was. She looked confused when I told her surgery. 4. Harley was able to retrContinue

Added by Wilma on November 17, 2009 at 8:56pm — 4 Comments

schmutzie pickles Grace in Small Things: Part 359 of 365

1. Stuffed potatoes 2. A $50 gift card, which I will use to purchase more shoes 3. Free dinners 4. November nights that are still warm enough to not freeze your butt off 5. Radio interviews that go swimmingly Continue

Added by schmutzie pickles on November 16, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Wilma 297 of 365

1. Siding project is back on after 3 day delay. 2. Worked on to-do list today with much success. 3. New Doctor amuses me, despite his refusal to give me more drugs. I think I'll stalk him. 4. Peppermint Schnapps in my bedtime peppermint tea. I think I'll sleep well tonight. 5. Harley thinks he may be able to recover the pics I accidentally deleted from my SD card. Stoopid computer! & me, a little. Continue

Added by Wilma on November 16, 2009 at 10:31pm — No Comments

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