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Category: General – Indulges & Reflections

Indulges – A Moment’s Reflection

August 3, 2012 christinesteevesspeakman

I’ve lived in the same neighbourhood for thirty-nine years. Moved into one townhouse when I was ten; moved to apartment…

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Indulges – Do You Know Me

July 13, 2012 christinesteevesspeakman

I’ve had an epiphany just now. Am I known for me or for the person others have shaped me into…

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Indulges – Respect: Earned, Taught, Demanded?

February 14, 2012 christinesteevesspeakman

There’s a video gone viral about a teen, her dad, and her laptop…yes, that one. I’ve read many accounts praising…

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Indulges – Take The Time To Play

January 8, 2012 christinesteevesspeakman

I should be editing. I really need to get edits done, but I’ve been a little lost today. Lost enough…

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Indulges – Sleep

December 5, 2011 christinesteevesspeakman

Yes, I’m being totally selfish. Right now I would love to indulge in a full, complete, and total day of…

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Indulges – Yikes, my dad would have said that

December 4, 2011 christinesteevesspeakman 2 Comments

Which doesn’t necessarily say that’s a bad thing. What it does indicate is I’m more my father than I realized.…

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Too Much or Bad Timing

December 3, 2011 christinesteevesspeakman

Life sure has a way of getting in the way. No it doesn’t. Life is just that…life and everyone has…

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Busy Work vs Procrastination

December 2, 2011 christinesteevesspeakman

Is there a difference between them? Procrastination…putting off, delay, stalling, postponement. Busy work…hehehe, there’s no real definition listed, but we…

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I Thought I Was Ready

September 22, 2011 christinesteevesspeakman

In the last couple of weeks, I’ve had conversations with different people…different sides of my life…about the upcoming holidays. Holidays…

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Why Indulge?

July 28, 2011 christinesteevesspeakman 1 Comment

Honestly, I’m quickly writing this because I just added it to my writer’s blog page. Would have looked silly without…

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