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"Cheek" is one of those many words that, the more I look at it, the more I think "No, that can't be right." 
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Despite legislation to fix the problem, TV commercials are still louder than the programming they're constantly interrupting.
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I keep seeing this tiny little bunny on our property.... sooo adorable! And he (I don't know what sex it is, I'll just say "he") was on our front lawn when I pulled up to the curb. I ran inside, grabbed one of the carrot sticks (I know, how cliché), snapped it in fourths, tossed the pieces out on the lawn, & went back inside to get out my sammich fixins & listen to some cool music.
I crept outside (yes, to drink some wine & have half a smoke... that's all I allow myself here now), and there he was.... of course he froze up, but I saw him due to the full-ish moon through the trees/clouds.... I stayed calm, did my thing, all the while softly whispering & making rabbit noises/comforting (?) sounds.... he stuck around & began eating a carrot chunk. He's SO small! He needs to eat! And I hope he doesn't get too used to people, especially around here. But I let him know he could trust me... but to run & run fast, because there's a lot of traffic (during the day, nearby school... at night, very close to bar district.... both crowds will run stop signs & probably run over anything in their path.)
I know. I "talk" to animals. Maybe I'm crazy, but I dig it. This made me remember a few years ago... same porch, same situation, saw two rabbits (one male, one female from the looks of their behavior), they chased around a bit, vanished... then I started making the rabbit calls (quick, high-pitched, ascending whistle) and they reappeared... shortly thereafter, another male showed up & he and the younger one chased each other around the lawn while the female just sat there, presenting. *** up & everything, but the boys chased on, not even noticing. (I would not have let any confrontation ensue, I knew this had to be a "dance", although I'd never experienced it until that very moment)....
I stood out on that porch, motionless, for over 45 minutes.... just to watch.
I like those moments. Like the shooting stars while listening to "Starman"... or the bald eagle I saw through the sun roof that made me pull over. I like to take photos of stuff... never of me... but food I make, Jerry's beasties, etc....
But those other moments, how long or how brief, that I get to experience... just me & not through a lens.... those are nice.
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Wow, I typed so much... I need to make food now, not rereading anything, so forgive any typos....
I crept outside (yes, to drink some wine & have half a smoke... that's all I allow myself here now), and there he was.... of course he froze up, but I saw him due to the full-ish moon through the trees/clouds.... I stayed calm, did my thing, all the while softly whispering & making rabbit noises/comforting (?) sounds.... he stuck around & began eating a carrot chunk. He's SO small! He needs to eat! And I hope he doesn't get too used to people, especially around here. But I let him know he could trust me... but to run & run fast, because there's a lot of traffic (during the day, nearby school... at night, very close to bar district.... both crowds will run stop signs & probably run over anything in their path.)
I know. I "talk" to animals. Maybe I'm crazy, but I dig it. This made me remember a few years ago... same porch, same situation, saw two rabbits (one male, one female from the looks of their behavior), they chased around a bit, vanished... then I started making the rabbit calls (quick, high-pitched, ascending whistle) and they reappeared... shortly thereafter, another male showed up & he and the younger one chased each other around the lawn while the female just sat there, presenting. *** up & everything, but the boys chased on, not even noticing. (I would not have let any confrontation ensue, I knew this had to be a "dance", although I'd never experienced it until that very moment)....
I stood out on that porch, motionless, for over 45 minutes.... just to watch.
I like those moments. Like the shooting stars while listening to "Starman"... or the bald eagle I saw through the sun roof that made me pull over. I like to take photos of stuff... never of me... but food I make, Jerry's beasties, etc....
But those other moments, how long or how brief, that I get to experience... just me & not through a lens.... those are nice.
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Wow, I typed so much... I need to make food now, not rereading anything, so forgive any typos....
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I talk to animals, too.
I always talk to animals.
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I don't know what I was thinking. 
How silly of me.... of course we talk to animals! 
I must have forgotten where I was. LOL
How silly of me.... of course we talk to animals! I must have forgotten where I was. LOL
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I just happened to peek at the nutritional information on the back of my bag of frozen Brussels sprouts and I did a double-take.... One serving, a mere FIVE sprouts, has 90% of the RDA for vitamin C!! Wow!
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I just happened to peek at the nutritional information on the back of my bag of frozen Brussels sprouts and I did a double-take.... One serving, a mere FIVE sprouts, has 90% of the RDA for vitamin C!! Wow!
Just my luck, I hate Brussels sprouts.
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Do ya dig broccoli?? One serving (of my frozen stuff) has 50% RDA of vitamin C.... still WAY more than an orange.Just my luck, I hate Brussels sprouts.
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Do ya dig broccoli?? One serving (of my frozen stuff) has 50% RDA of vitamin C.... still WAY more than an orange.
Broccoli I love. Especially raw. Give me a plate of raw broccoli and a vegan ranch dip, and I'm happy. Add some other raw veggies, and I'm over the moon. As long as none of those veggies are Brussels sprouts.
Isn't it funny how words look more and more wrong, the longer you look at them?!"Cheek" is one of those many words that, the more I look at it, the more I think "No, that can't be right." LOL, thanks CHAIN REACTION.
Pass me your Brussels sprouts. They're my favorite veggie, since I can't find asparagus that actually tastes like asparagus.
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Brussels sprouts for everyone! Except AmySF. LOL
(flings Brussels sprouts everywhere) Heads-up! Careful, they're frozen! 
I just cooked zucchini that had very 'pocked' skin. Didn't seem spoiled at all, so I peeled it and steamed it,but it tasted very off
I just searched for my phone 'cause I thought it was vibrating. It was just a snoring cat
Ever in the middle of talking with someone and notice a eyelash directly on their eyeball? Like they don't even feel it, and you have to interrupt because it's like you can feel it. Getting to a mirror quickly enough to get out an eyelash, or other hair, is a major success for me. They cause me great pain
Aldi gets really great special stuff, and they sell too fast, and then disappear. I got a garlic peppercorn salad dressing- no sugars, low oil. Too tart for me on salad, but mixed with a lot of nooch and Just Mayo is divine.
I just searched for my phone 'cause I thought it was vibrating. It was just a snoring cat
Ever in the middle of talking with someone and notice a eyelash directly on their eyeball? Like they don't even feel it, and you have to interrupt because it's like you can feel it. Getting to a mirror quickly enough to get out an eyelash, or other hair, is a major success for me. They cause me great pain
Aldi gets really great special stuff, and they sell too fast, and then disappear. I got a garlic peppercorn salad dressing- no sugars, low oil. Too tart for me on salad, but mixed with a lot of nooch and Just Mayo is divine.
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I found the fattest, tenderest asparagus for $3.99. I thought it was for the bunch, so I looked for the biggest one. It was by the pound. I spent about 5. on it and finished it quickly with my son. Best ever! 
Stinky, stinky pee.
Stinky, stinky pee.
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I've noticed my walking pace is too brisk for automatic doors. When I go to the store, I try to make my visit as brief as possible... I get into my "New York walk"... passin' people left & right, dodgin' & weavin', 'scuse me, pardon me.... and every time I get to an automatic door I have to halt. LOL
When I go to the store, I try to make my visit as brief as possible... I get into my "New York walk"... passin' people left & right, dodgin' & weavin', 'scuse me, pardon me.... and every time I get to an automatic door I have to halt. LOLSimilar threads
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