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Archives for 2021

Originally she didn’t like those in between times, all ready to go, but waiting to leave.

She learnt that the “amuse bouches” given between courses at luncheons of style, were really there to fill these gaps – specially if no-one was talking.

For only five thousand dollars excluding accommodation, they offered a weekend group course teaching allegedly, how to cope with these pauses in progress.

For her, fortune struck when one day she felt a longing for these moments and saw them as special prizes in between planned activity and all the rest of the hustle and bustle.

Far more rewarding than that pricey weekend could have ever been.

Now it’s the pause that refreshes.

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Hibiscus corners with aromatic curves.

The car was known for its high performance.

We were neither disappointed nor surprised.

What was new?

The color, the comfort and the astonishing admiration from pedestrians.

Yes! Even in this “car is a sin ” era!

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Desperate to please with a feather and a rose.

Gentle and floral, both measures taken in wooing the woo-able.

Sheer romance is to be kept protected in a glass case.

Do not touch, for fear of fingerprints (or the alarm being triggered!).

Thank goodness we bought a season pass.

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Wash underwear gently.

Things that are close to you deserve special care.

As the stars appear so do the deer.

When times are bubbling like a babbling sage, take the stage.

Comedy is not just for comics.

What we expect does not let us down every time.

“Make it so” is a good principle for action.

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Trust your luck.

And trust a trusty person called conveniently, Lucky!

Then ask the Bank for the soft kind generosity they are well known for. (well, there are some small independent banks.)

Then have a cup of really good coffee or tea, and then a very healthy meal.

In moderate quantities these things, in most cases (disclosure!), will serve you well.

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