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Romance Never Dies Away

April 12, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Movie Review – The Holiday When you think, at least when I think of Jack Black, I do not think romantic, adorable or cute. I think gross, silly and funny but lovable. But in this movie Jack Black is not only debonaire but charming and wonderful in a most romantic aspect I have ever seen [...]

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Making You Happy Today

March 3, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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No one can make anyone happy. Probably for the short term never long term. No one can truly make anyone happy all the time. If you want to be with a happy person, start with a happy one. You cannot change a rhubarb into a strawberry but you can mix them and get a great [...]

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Pig To Eat or Not to Eat…

March 1, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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The question of whether Pig Day is a time to honor pigs by “giving them a break” or to appreciate their offerings (spare ribs, bacon and ham) is an open one. I would imagine that this holiday was contrived for the winter doldrums and cabin fever when in the middle of the snow covered stretches [...]

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For Pete’s Sake Bread to Bake

February 26, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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We have become very familiar with the brotherly St. Peter since he was the one who denied Jesus three times anyway, it is easy to take his name in vain. Or when irritated that someone had done something really stupid and you cry out, “For Pete’s sake! What did you do that for?” You get [...]

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Wanting Handy Neighbor To Have

February 22, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Dear Baba Rumcake, I have a crush on my neighbor! He is cute, and SUPER nice. a lot of times i think neighbors like me, but in reality they are just being neighborly. Like offering to help fix stuff around the house, stuff like that. But this one is super nice! I hope he keeps [...]

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True Friends Are Not Blind

February 9, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” — Elbert Hubbard Every one of us tries to keep a measure of their real self private. Honesty is the best policy and all. Yet, is it possible to be so candid about yourself that you keep nothing back? Maybe, but not [...]

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Do you prefer to talk or text?

January 24, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

It is difficult to stop, a prattler. Telephones, give people the opportunity, to talk longer. They are in the comfort of their space, wherever they called from, at that time. And, it feels rude to stop, the blatherer. When I hear the telephone ring, I cringe, rarely picking it up. Whatever the person on the [...]

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What is Your Compliment for Me?

January 24, 2011 by · 1 Comment

Dear Baba Rumcake, January 24th, is Compliment Day. When it rolls around, what is your compliment for me, Baba Rumcake? Frankie in Florida Dear Fishing … ummm, Frankie, Compliment; an expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; especially : an admiring remark Antonym: criticism. Today is Compliment Day. So, if you are expecting a compliment, [...]

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Disgruntled in Dallas

January 24, 2011 by · Leave a Comment

Dear Baba Rumcake, I know a friend who is newly married and turning into a pretentious asshat who is losing contact with all his friends. I want to say that when stuff like this happens, the relationship is the one that will usually end–and likey badly. But for now he is I guess going strong [...]

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Winnie the Pooh Day

January 18, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
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Today is Winnie the Pooh Day. Enjoy! “Always watch where you are going. Otherwise, you may step on a piece of the Forest that was left out by mistake.” Winnie the Pooh “I am a Bear of Very Little Brain, and long words Bother me.” Winnie the Pooh On this, Winnie the Pooh day, a [...]

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