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My Trip…

...post forthcoming as soon as I find the time, finish with work, and can get over this Con plague I've contracted. Ugh. Meanwhile, a teaser or two... Yes, that's Brian O'Halloran and he is AWESOME! Also, this...Duct Tape and the Crazy. Peace out, yo!

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And I’m Off!

  ... traveling the world! Okay, maybe not the world, but I am traveling. As you read this (if you're reading this right after it posts), I'm sitting at the airport (hopefully having already gone through security and not been molested by the TSA) and waiting for my flight in roughly an hour and a… Continue reading And I’m Off!

Breast Cancer Awareness, Jinxie's World

Calling All Minions!

My dearest minions, You know I love you. You know I adore you. You know I will do anything for you. Today, I need your help. I need you to spread the word about my Fight Like A Girl campaign. This isn't a scam and I'm not keeping the money, but I sure would like… Continue reading Calling All Minions!

Jinxie's Kitchen, Jinxie's World

Sweet and Sour Chicken (Modified)

Today, one of my bestest friends, Deni, has decided to share this recipe she tried out on her man the other night with great success. It was also Deni's birthday yesterday, the 13th, so we're wishing her a very happy birthday! With cake! Now, Deni hates Chinese food, so J never gets Chinese food, but… Continue reading Sweet and Sour Chicken (Modified)

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Move On, Move Forward

I've been thinking about a lot of things lately, good and bad things, stupid things, things that annoy me, and I've had several posts running through my mind about each of those things. Then, the other day, I pretty much realized something that negates it all. I'd like to share that with you today, and… Continue reading Move On, Move Forward

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Pay It Forward

There's a very nice woman in my apartment complex who has become a good friend for Umi. They sit outside at night and chat, check in on each other when I'm not around...and when I am, and text each other almost every day even though they live roughly 200 feet from one another. Yes, it's… Continue reading Pay It Forward

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Cooking Tips #10

  Today's cooking tip comes from Twitter friend Rachel Graves, who has a pretty wicked website here! Defrosting Meats Quickly Meat products will defrost wicked fast if you put them in a Ziploc bag and then in a bowl of warm water—ten minutes from rock solid to ice crystals for chicken breast; twenty minutes to… Continue reading Cooking Tips #10

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What I Need

Most of you know, especially if you follow me on Twitter or are a Facebook friend, the kind of week and a half I've had. My paternal grandmother passed away on June 11th, two days before my birthday, and I spent my birthday at the mortuary and cemetery planning g-ma's services with my uncle, as… Continue reading What I Need

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A Good Cause

Dearest Readers, I'm postponing this week's recipe post because this is more important. You all know the troubles I've faced these past couple of years. Several of you have helped me in many ways, from financial support to emotional support, and I've thanked you countless times for your generosity and caring. I'm asking you once… Continue reading A Good Cause