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GRAINS

I’m one of those lucky people who doesn’t have to worry about her weight – if I even look at a treadmill, I lose ten pounds. My friends resented me for it and although they always saw the massive amounts of food I’d cram into my mouth, they’d tell me I was anorexic. Continue reading “GRAINS”

Cats and Christmas

In honor of Christmas Eve, I pose this thought: How many ornaments have fallen to their deaths, thanks to our furry feline friends? Notice dogs aren’t necessarily drawn to destroy the glittery objects. Cats are up to something. And I want to figure out what it is exactly. Whether they’re kittens experiencing the holidays forContinue reading “Cats and Christmas”

The Cyst-er

As an only child, I used to wish for a sister – older, younger, twin, it didn’t matter. I just wanted someone who was basically forced to play with me. I mean, when I was five, we adopted a kitten, but we certainly couldn’t do each other’s hair or nails. I had a friend whoContinue reading “The Cyst-er”

Can’t Live Without Them

Sometimes I feel like this is an even bigger controversy than politics. I’ve even seen this debate ruin friendships, chisel through relationships, and chop down family trees. We’re pretty passionate groups of people, I know. But why must our opinions create such wedges between us? Why can’t we just accept that some of us areContinue reading “Can’t Live Without Them”

Oh Florida: Gators

I’m used to having Bambie and Thumper running around my yard. Maybe having the occasional wild turkey teasing us by making an appearance on our deck the week before Thanksgiving. What I’m not used to are the gators chilling in our pond and the birds that can practically eat me whole. See, it goes withoutContinue reading “Oh Florida: Gators”

An Ode To Coffee

Well, it’s not exactly an ode to coffee. I’m not a poet. And believe me – I know it. But back when I was in retail and food, I drank a lot of it. Not just because it kept me moving, but this cherub-like demeanor doesn’t come from fruit juice and cookies. Coffee takes meContinue reading “An Ode To Coffee”

Retired from Retail

For the first three years of my Florida existence, I worked at a well-known store in the mall. Now, when I say that everyone should at least work one full year in retail, I mean it. You can tell who’s suffered through the slobs, the entitled teens (mostly, I’m looking at you, adults), and germ-infestedContinue reading “Retired from Retail”

Hey.

Welcome to the blog! Hey. I’m Sam. (If you already know me, feel free to skip this part. I’m catching up everyone else). I write, eat cheese, chill with my cats, and complain about the Florida heat. I used to be a manager in retail and now I’m paid to write words in the correctContinue reading “Hey.”