Tag Archives: irony

A dog is a dog is a dog…right?

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Stef

Today I had a rather surreal experience: While taking our two small dogs out for their afternoon jaunt, a man walking his dog approached.  Once the man got within earshot he smiled at me and my pups, and pleasantly asked, … Continue reading →

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#70: Try on a pair of Vibram FiveFingers shoes

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Stef

I used to be a runner. Despite being largely sedentary as a child (focusing on academics, music, and TV instead of sports or athletics), when I arrived at college with no car or bike, I had no choice but to … Continue reading →

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A new shopping experience

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Stef

The setting: A cash register/checkout at a store I had never visited (until today). The conversation: Cashier: Did you find everything okay? Me: Yes, thank you for asking. Cashier: Do you know about our rewards program? Me: No, but I’ll … Continue reading →

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The eagle did more than land

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Stef

I am in the process of synthesizing my thoughts and reflections from the retreat I attended last weekend; you can look for a post about some of those details in the next few days.  In the meantime, I do have … Continue reading →

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Wow, that’s some forgetfulness…

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Stef

Walking to my car after work today, I turned a corner and saw this: Now, I can be rather absent-minded myself (I’ve misplaced everything from my cell phone to my credit card), so I’m not criticizing the individual who accidentally … Continue reading →

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Supple Santa

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Stef

Yesterday at work one of my sweetie’s colleagues celebrated a milestone anniversary with the company.  To help establish a festive mood, his manager brought in cupcakes for everyone to enjoy.  In addition to being delicious, these cupcakes were decked with … Continue reading →

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Hello, marketing department?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Stef

As I was out and about today, I pulled up to an intersection.  Stopped to my right was a truck for an ‘inflatables’ company.  (For anyone who may be unfamiliar, an ‘inflatable’ is a big plastic plaything that is filled … Continue reading →

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You doo-doo head!

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Stef

Today was a tiring day.  It was a very productive day (which was great!), and the hours actually passed by rather quickly (which was also good) – but at the end of it I was bleary-eyed from looking at a … Continue reading →

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Another downtown sighting

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Stef

Last Monday I shared about a magical, mysterious candy bar I encountered on my way to work (which is still on the ledge, by the way; I may have to give a weekly update about it…); this Monday I came … Continue reading →

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Emotional food

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Stef

I didn’t have a great day today.  I experienced irritations, frustrations, and disappointment at work.  The weather today was a ridiculously muggy, sticky, tropical 94 degrees F (34.4 degrees C) and 70% humidity (and I do not live in a … Continue reading →

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