Category Archives: oh you self indulgent hussy!

Hunters and gatherers

Posted on December 8, 2012 by rootietoot

I see 2 styles of shoppers- hunters and gatherers.   Hunters go in knowing exactly what they want, find it and buy it whether it’s on sale or not, then leave.  At the risk of being sexist, this is how … Continue reading →

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Becoming Self Aware

Posted on September 3, 2012 by rootietoot

ok,first, a recap of the weekend.  Saturday we drove CJ (our 21 yr old) and #4 (13) up to Terry’s parents house in Madison-about 3 hours north of here and 45 minutes east of Atlanta. Then Terry and I went … Continue reading →

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On becoming a style icon…or something.

Posted on August 4, 2012 by rootietoot

I got another skirt put together yesterday. I have now made so many of these skirts I can do it in my sleep, which is kind of nice. You see, clothes and I have always had something of a…well, not … Continue reading →

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This is living la vida lazy

Posted on July 28, 2012 by rootietoot

I am, right now, on the 17th floor in a corner room of the Intercontinental Hotel in the Buckhead district of Atlanta. I can see the Atlanta skyline to the right, and Stone Mountain straight ahead. And trees. Lots of … Continue reading →

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As spontaneous as a long distance adoption.

Posted on July 24, 2012 by rootietoot

I can’t help it. I don’t like surprises and I am not one of those spur-of-the-moment types. I don’t like it when someone just drops in for a chat (unless it’s someone I know VERY well, whom I am confident … Continue reading →

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moneymoneymoney

Posted on July 6, 2012 by rootietoot

Here in the South,which is all I can speak for because it’s where I’ve lived since I was 9, talking about money is In Poor Taste, taboo even. You don’t do it.  Well, except for some people,who have such good … Continue reading →

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Suffering the consequences

Posted on June 13, 2012 by rootietoot

So. Yesterday was full of consequences. (before you worry, no one died, no relationships were ended, and actually this post has nothing to do with anything related to the last 2 posts) I wear aprons around the house. I am … Continue reading →

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sometimes she thinks too much

Posted on June 7, 2012 by rootietoot

I know I haven’t been writing as much lately.  I admire those bloggers who are consistently witty and funny and…loquacious. (I love that word. If I were a rapper, that would be my name.) You know how life happens?  Things … Continue reading →

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Horsepower!

Posted on May 6, 2012 by rootietoot

My parents came for a visit over the weekend. Friday was the 19th anniversary of my 27th birthday, and Mom went over-happy at the Antique Rose Emporium and brought 5 (!!) very old varieties of roses to put in my garden…I … Continue reading →

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Now THAT’S more like it!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by rootietoot

Friday, I packed. Saturday morning we (Terry and I) got up early, and were out the door and up the road by 10 after 7! Bliss! We went here and stayed for 2 half days and 1 whole day, blissfully … Continue reading →

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