What is your nickname/petname? I don't think I have a nickname.
The word that you use all the time in conversation? 'Hey' instead of 'hi'. (old southern habit, I think) A strange or peculiar habit you have? My kids would tell me I was too fussy. Something that really annoys you, that doesn't seem to bother anyone else? Poor grammar, spelling and punctuation... Exception, of course, is anyone to whom English is their second language. A strange food combination that you like? Can't ...
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by Amanda1201. how fun!! The "Tag" rules! These are the rules.... each player starts with 7 random facts about themselves on their My Place Blog. People who are tagged need to blog 7 facts about themselves and post the rules as well. At the end of their blog, list 7 people you are tagging. Let them know that they are tagged by leaving them a comment. When I was young, I loved to go shopping but lately I've done a total reversal. I don't like tv much but I'm addicted to "Brothers and Sist...
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I don't blog much but I think I'll feel better if I just write this down. I don't know about anyone else but "I just can't take it anymore"...REALLY. Have you heard enough about pathetic lives of Anna Nicole Smith, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, movie stars, music artists, sports figures, politicians, run-away-brides and the list goes on and on? They have problems with alcohol and drugs. Their children die of an overdose. They die. They don't know who fathered their baby. T...
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I have to admit, I have an "incomplete art background" and this website has ignited something in me that has been dormant for many years. Right out of high school, many years ago, I attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh but never finished. I LOVE scrapbooking and I LOVE this website. Everyone is so kind. I think every day I have learned something new from someone on this site and I just want to keep improving my skills. Some day I would like to be able to say that my work has been published. ...
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I grew up in this house. One of the best things about it, from the time I was just a little girl, was the big, no huge, maple tree in the front yard. Well, it really wasn't in our front yard...it was technically the next-door neighbor's tree. We used to climb it, the trunk was "safe" when we played tag, and best of all, it provided shade over our sunporch. In the Spring, after the snow melted and the warmth of the sunshine invited me out there, I'd make my lunch or a cup of coffee and just g...
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