Monthly Archives: May 2008

Don’t Scratch That

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Karen of Scottsdale

I read about this new French inspired bakery restaurant in Scottsdale called Scratch Pastries. After I read a newspaper article I knew we had to visit this place because it sounded really good.

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Clothing Rant

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Karen of Scottsdale

<rant> Why is it that clothing designers want to make everything fit so tight?   I was looking at clothes the other day and it seems that everything is made to be fitted tightly.   Don’t retail clothing executives realize … Continue reading →

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Home of the Brave

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Karen of Scottsdale

Someone commented the other day that I am brave. It’s not the first time I’ve heard that. People think dealing with a lifelong disability makes you brave. I don’t want to be brave, I want to be Superman, no, make … Continue reading →

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Four Eyes and Six Wheels

Posted on May 3, 2008 by Karen of Scottsdale

For several months now I have been noticing a change in my vision, so much so that I find myself suffering from eye fatigue. Yesterday I went for a vision exam and I was very surprised by the whole experience. … Continue reading →

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The Big Question

Posted on May 3, 2008 by Karen of Scottsdale

I’ve heard it asked several times in the past week or so. “What are you going to do with your check?” Of course this is referring to the bribe from the Fed’s, also known as the economic stimulus package. Since … Continue reading →

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The Kindness of Strangers

Posted on May 3, 2008 by Karen of Scottsdale

This past week Norm took me on a date to try out a new fast food eatery in Mesa.   It’s called Culver’s and they’ve been around for eons in places like Wisconsin and other Midwestern states.   It was … Continue reading →

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Channel Flipping

Posted on May 3, 2008 by Karen of Scottsdale

When I watch TV it seems that there are two or three programs on at the same time that I would like to watch.   Not movies or dramas where you need to stay focused on the storyline, but reality … Continue reading →

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