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So....it should be in my inbox by 5PM EST? 🤣🤣

My thinking exactly!

I would be so dangerous with a wish list. We spent too many years when our kids were little making choices between gas for the car or diapers for the baby. Now that we’re in a place where bills are getting paid (on time too!), money is getting put into savings, I still feel a little guilty whenever I buy something that’s not a necessity. I'm pretty good with hunting out bargains. My mantra that I drilled into both my kids was "Is it on sale and is there a coupon?" My older son is pretty frugal, it’s the impulsive almost 19 yr old that has to learn things the hard way. But the gloves will prevent an expensive trip to the ER.🤔 (rationalization sure does come in handy!)

Giving up a child has to be one of the hardest things a parent can do. Making the decision to adopt a child and love them as your own is just as life altering as giving birth. Lids need to be loved and it shouldn't make a difference who that love comes from. Families should never be defined by blood alone. Families are what we make of them. Open adoptions have become more acceptable over the years since Kyle and Megan were born. Medical issues are certainly easier to pin down when the biological family history is known . It is definitely heartbreaking to deal with such severe diseases like your friend is dealing with. Fireball is so much more....🤣🤣

My husband thanks you for feeding my Amazon addiction. 🤣 The sad thing is.... I wasn't using the mandolin. It was the dicer and some carrot got stuck and I idiotically thought it would be a good idea to poke it with my thumb. The other thumb got the tip shredded by the vegetable peeler. Beets are slippery buggers, especially when you're trying to hold them when your grip strength is half of what it used to be. (I'm pretty sure this peeler is capable of making quick work of jicama!) Have a good day everyone! I hear Amazon calling me!

'Bout time you chimed in today! Anything but coconut. 1 Coconut. 0 🤣🤣🤣 Seeing how you already know the secret handshake, I can't really say anything else can I?

Thanks! You're spot on about Kyle. He's been struggling with this for months and still can't come to grips with it given the limited information his parents gave him. There's definitely more to the story than meets the eye and he'll get a bigger picture of everything soon. P.S. Thanks goes to @Mrsgnomie for some suggestions that made Kyle's telling of his story more poignant.

I got to try out my slicer dicer thingy that I bought before vacation. I am completely enamored! Why did I not know about this glorious invention before? At the rate my son goes through the roasted veggies this thing is worth its weight in gold. It made quick work of beets, eggplant, carrots, and onions. I added raw almonds to the tray of Brussel sprouts and they came out really good. I also discovered the blades are very sharp. Both band-aid covered thumbs can attest to that. The set came with a peeler too. Again... sharp! My hemp hearts arrived today, just in time to add to my lunch of Greek yogurt and blueberries. They are a nice addition to my growing seed collection. I just realized I forgot to buy zucchini.. oh well! Hope everyone has a good evening!

How to make a pina colada: 1 part rum 1 part coconut creme Pineapple juice Put away rum and pineapple juice. Dump coconut creme down sink. Grab Fireball and Rum Chata and pour equal parts over ice in a 24oz Tervis tumbler. You're welcome.

There is no amount of Rum that will mask that taste!

🤮 Hmmmm...shady.... probably not the first adjective I would assign to the man, but definitely in the mix of descriptives for him. 😶😲

Bruce is smart. Very, very smart😉 Now there's a good theory regarding Kim's 'friend'! 🤔 Damn....you guessed it. Bruce is the canine version of Peter Pettigrew in the Harry Potter series and everything is his fault!🤭 Jett propulsion. 🤣🤣✈🚀 Meet the parents.... should be fun!

🙈🙉🙊 Many theories, many possibilities. So many questions...... Tell you what... I'll let you in on the secret....

Then something changed and while i still loved it, writing became something else, or i did - more likely the latter. People's reactions started to mean too much, my own ego became too much. Well, that stopped me from doing what i like to do. I think there are a lot of other writers feel the same way. I always look forward to those little thumbs up and hearts and yes, there are days when the reactions or lack of take on greater meaning. It's hard to find the right balance of appreciating feedback and wanting it. It's human nature to want one's ego stroked. I'm happy that you found the right article to bring that balance into your life. It's a wonderful perspective. I decided I will find my way back. It's interesting that you used the capital "I" for this sentence. It shows just how strong you are.. It's really good to see you writing again tim. xo

It always makes me happy to hear that you're enjoying the story. Jett's family is funny and quirky. Next chapter will show some of that. He's inherently empathetic which makes him a good match for Kyle. Kyle has a little bit more of a ways to go before he can start repairing his relationship with his folks, especially when he finds out the circumstances of his adoption. (See what I did there @spyke? A little intrigue?😏😆) But yes, Kyle is a good person.

Kim is definitely still a mystery (we'll, at least to you guys!) Not much longer before we get more info on her. Hope you're feeling better Chris. ❤

While I will 'fess up to the ingestion of jalapenos this week, I can't blame Fireball. Haven't had that in a couple of months. My current fixation is blackberry and/or Skrewball (peanut butter). 🤤🤣🥃

Bruce is so badass. (For a floofer) Relationships aside.... the real story is how they came about. Hopefully you're now more confused! 😆

You sure 'bout that?😉🤭🤫🤔🤐

What a sweet, happy story! This has definitely boosted my mood this morning. Nice job tim, thanks for sharing your creative mojo. Would love to read more about these two.

🤐 I will neither confirm or deny any such speculation. You need to have a serious chat with your spellcheck!!

The Devil made me do it!! 😈 My crystal ball is bright and shiny....methinks yours may need a spit polish. Patience is a virtue (quite underrated if you ask me!)

Yes, Kim is still a mystery. Not much longer though, the story is picking up momentum from here. Thanks for commenting!

Okay, no more talk about devils.....ever. I had the weirdest dream last night. I was at the mall up in Mass with my friend shopping for clothes. The salesperson, who happened to look a lot like the devil that @mollyhousemouse shared, kept insisting I try on a pair of fire engine red leather pants. I tried. I really did, but apparently my dream self is in no better shape than I am. My friend, who now sprouted little horns on her forehead kept trying to stuff my muffin top into the pants which had turned black. Geesh. Woke up thinking WTF? Today's agenda includes a trip out to the Amish market for fruits and veggies. Floors need to be swept, I swear the dogs tracked in half the backyard while we gone. I'm also in the mood to write a bit. Have a good day everyone!

Instead of biting into the sandwich he held in his hands, Jett cursed. The radio squawked, the dispatcher announcing a 10-65, armed robbery along with a 10-32 request for a canine unit. Jett wrapped the sandwich back up and dropped it into the bag it came in and replied with a 10-17, indicating he was en route. It seemed like criminals were getting more and more bold. Arriving on scene, he leashed Bruce and checked in with the officer in charge. The suspect had robbed a liquor store in bro