11/01

A famous band once said, “And then one day you find, ten years have got behind you, no one told you when to run – you missed the starting gun.”

Don’t find yourself waiting for the #prompt…

#vss365

11/02

The crickets came out en masse, their appearance a small clue that would #foreshadow a much more important event, so the true believers said.

Another false alarm.

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11/03

There are so many who #sleepwalk through life, repeating their comfortable routines until they wonder where all the time went. Always longing for the future or reliving the past.

Those who live in the now regret nothing.

It’s harder than you think.

#vss365

11/04

“Don’t #sugarcoat things. Give it to me straight. I can take it.”

“Well, Mrs. Toomey, your son shows extraordinary potential, and even though I don’t think he’s ready, I’m going to recommend him for the accelerated learning program at the University.”

It was good news, but it presented a new set of challenges.

#vss365

11/05

Twitter is the world’s largest #campfire, and we are the storytellers.

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11/06

Many go through life thundering, leaving debris in their wake. Better to fall softly to the ground like a #snowflake, disturbing little around you.

#vss365

11/07

“This shows the classic #fingerprint of the serial killer.”

“What, the dead body?”

“I mean, besides that.”

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11/08

We walked hand in hand among the #primrose and snowdrop of Kew Gardens. Suddenly, Ken dropped to one knee.

We would have our wedding there.

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11/09

Number 438 of the Frustrations of the Supermarket:

A shopper in #retrograde without awareness of surroundings.

#vss365

11/10

Today’s entry in “Bands from the 80s That Should Have Been Much More Successful”

#Saga

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11/11

The day approaches.

The day we all wait for.

The day the lawn goes #dormant.

No mowing for four months.

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11/12

As a scientist, Ned should be very comfortable here, but he is not. He prefers certainty, not venturing into the #hypothetical.

Perhaps he should park cars for a living…

#vss365

11/13

If you get all the way to “#implore,” you are betting that your subject has compassion.

It’s usually better to try another strategy.

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11/14

“I hereby #resolve to curtail my drinking this year.”

“Hmm, he must be drunk,” she thought to herself. “He’s six weeks early.”

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11/15

The crater vented a huge #plume of smoke and ash Sunday morning. People ran to the village elder.

“Should we not run?!? The Gods are awakened!”

“Fear not,” said the sage. “The mountain had burritos for dinner last night.”

#vss365

11/16

The representatives had worked long and hard to #normalize relations between the two tribes. When the leaders finally met, one moment undid months of negotiations…

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11/17

Curb your disdain for our #neighbor to the North. They may be slow and kinda goofy at times, but they will go out of their way to help you and they almost always have a warm greeting.

So lighten up, eh?

#vss365

11/18

For a very long time, society goverend itself with a sense of collective #shame.

It seems we have truly entered a new era.

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11/19

“I do not have the answers. Allow me to #consult with the Gods…”

With that, the shaman disappeared.

Four days later, we gave up and went home.

If we had only waited a minute longer…

#vss365

11/20

I am #kind – just not your #kind.

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11/21

Always remember, if you feel #stuck in your life, it’s likely because of a cage of your own making.

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11/22

There have been so many requirements to follow in order to have a #spouse.

I always thought love was the main one.

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11/23

In the course of their protest, they reveal their greatest #vulnerability.

Logical discussion.

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11/24

The kids are grown and left the house. The days of #worry and education are over.

What now?

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11/25

A good way of staying grounded is to write gratitudes in my #journal every day.

Well, almost every day.

Sometimes it’s hard to see light in a dark room.

#vss365

11/26

The Internet is fabulous. More information at your fingertips than you can possible consume.

Nothing is without cost.

The art of #conversation is lost.

#vss365

11/27

The page yellow, the #text faded. The scribe squinted to make the message legible.

It said, “Where’s the beef?”

#vss365

11/28

You don’t need to be in a #crisis to need help.

But if you are, PLEASE call and talk to someone about it.

#vss365

11/29

The doctor spoke to the young mother in hushed tones.

“He seems to have a #genetic predisposition for rage.”

“We’re ready for it, Doc.”

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11/30

I truly appreciate all of the voices that tell me I’m #worthy. I’m fighting decades of inner turmoil that tell me I’m not.

I’m trying. I’m really trying…

#vss365