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About denehopkins

wife, mother, writer, blonde

Blonde brain?

My brain has been on vacation for the past few weeks.  (I know, I know – let the blonde jokes commence.)  Although I don’t have proof that said brain exists, I’m working with the assumption that it’s still up there. … Continue reading

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Inspired

I’m inspired. I just finished reading 6 new blogs written by friends, friend’s kids, and cats. This is supposed to be the year of the writer, the blogger, the twitterer and the pinterester.    And although spell check keeps signaling … Continue reading

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Clean Freak

I used to clean my house every day.  Seriously.  EVERY day.  I had a routine that included vacuuming, dusting, and cleaning the bathrooms.  I went through so much Windex my husband dubbed me the Windex Queen.  And it didn’t stop … Continue reading

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My Funny Valentine

Confession time… I’m not romantic. Today will be the 29th Valentine’s Day that I’ve spent with my husband.  My hubby, Mr. Fit Forever, spent his last dollar on roses for me for our very first Valentine’s Day in 1983. Sweet, isn’t … Continue reading

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A rude awakening

I was in shock.  I had just discovered that my son had not one, but TWO babies – both named Fred, and that he had dropped them off at a daycare on his way to work but couldn’t remember where … Continue reading

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