Tag Archives: chocolate

It’s The Little Things… Little Hits of Joy I am Particularly Thankful For

Posted on November 30, 2015 by DMW

I like to think that I’m generally a grateful person. I mean I might not have always been, but dying (yeah, I’ve done that before) tends to change perspective. And coming from so little (parents crazy abusive, on my own … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary 3.0: Roy’s Special Plans

Posted on June 23, 2015 by DMW

Roy (my husband) is not a planner like I am, and yet he pulled off a spectacular planned out day last week (to the day actually) for our three-year wedding anniversary. He had the day off because he worked that … Continue reading →

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Christmas: The 2014 Edition (Let’s Make Chinese Desserts!)

Posted on December 26, 2014 by DMW

This is the best Christmas that I have had since… well I don’t know. I think it was better than 2011 and 2012 (but those were pretty great) and it definitely kicks every Christmas’s ass before 2011 and last year, … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween (It’s All About The Candy For Me)

Posted on October 31, 2014 by DMW

Halloween is fun, but I’m not someone who is incredibly into the holiday, like some people I know. I have friends and family whose favorite holiday falls on October 31. For me, I like it enough. I never really got … Continue reading →

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What Did You Do On May Day? Mine Involved Stake-Outs And Going Under Cover

Posted on May 2, 2014 by DMW

Yesterday was May Day. When I was little I used to make May baskets for the neighbors (or at least the ones I knew and liked) and waited until they were home. Then I left the basket on their doorstep, … Continue reading →