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I want this…

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I want this.  For $899 I could walk into Home Depot and turn my little deck into a summer oasis… curling up on the love seat with a glass of wine and an awesome book.  It requires assembly… so I need someone to put it Continue reading I want this…→

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Everyone has a story… I mean store!

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I have a store!  I’m officially selling products to flog my blog!  For those of you who tell me you pour yourself a cup of tea every morning and then sit back to read what I wrote… for you… a Continue reading Everyone has a story… I mean store!→

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Crocs…

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I embraced the idea of crocs long before most… then quickly changed my mind as their popularity grew to astonishing rates and I couldn’t see fit to wear the same shoes as a two year old! (Mind you… I’m never giving Continue reading Crocs…→

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Hw can I blg like this…

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Colleen ODea

MG!  Seriusly.  I’m missing a very imprtant letter n my keybard and I’ll leave it t yu t figure ut which ne it is! Last night, while lying in bed checking ut what was ging n n the internet, my Continue reading Hw can I blg like this…→

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Talkin’ trash…

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I’m so tired… In fact, the other day I was so pooped I really didn’t know which way was up! It started with the girls showing up on Friday morning.  First Prada, then Crazy, then Gib.  Next thing you know, coffee Continue reading Talkin’ trash…→

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In case you’re wondering…

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Colleen ODea

My birthday’s not for awhile… but I’ll start making a list! You’re welcome.   

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Wing-It for Parkinsons…

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Last year, a few of us put together a team and entered a chicken wing eating contest at Winston’s Pub and Eatery called “WING IT for Parkinson’s”.  Helping to raise money for Maritimer’s living with Parkinson’s Disease.  We really had no affiliation Continue reading Wing-It for Parkinsons…→

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Making waves…

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Colleen ODea

My girlfriends put this ridiculous novelty in my Christmas stocking and its been a source of great enjoyment ever since.  Each morning as I enter the kitchen to grab a cup o’ tea and start my day… there she is.  A six inch plastic Continue reading Making waves…→

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Pig wearing sunglasses…

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Sometimes I see another Blogger’s post and get all ticked off that I didn’t think of writing it myself. Case in point… this morning Halifax Broad posted vacation pics of her Spring Break holiday. They aren’t the typical “here’s a palm tree”, Continue reading Pig wearing sunglasses…→

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Where’s the beach…

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Every one’s talkin’ about the fact that Sheen’s gone all loopy… well… I haven’t seen a thing.  My TV’s been tuned to kids shows and sports for days now with kids in the house. It was great and all… the Canada Continue reading Where’s the beach…→

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Dear 18 year old self…

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Colleen ODea

Dear Eighteen Year Old Self. You see… I know you think you have it hard at times but I have to tell you… you’re in the middle of a great big party! Years from now you’ll look back on these adventures and wish the time back. There’s a Continue reading Dear 18 year old self…→

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Seal of approval…

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Colleen ODea

  This really made me laugh today… and I really needed the laugh!!! For more pics that aren’t nearly as cute… visit Cute Overload.    

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Do not call…

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Colleen ODea

What the hell is going on with the telemarketing calls I’m getting lately?  I haven’t had this many for as long as I can remember which makes me think my name has gotten on some crap list somewhere. There’s Bell… phoning me to Continue reading Do not call…→

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Rescue dog…

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Colleen ODea

My dog was a rescue dog. Not in the sense that she was found tied to a tree with the rope dug into her neck requiring various surgeries to repair her emaciated self that you had no idea she was all ribs Continue reading Rescue dog…→

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Sign of the times…

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Colleen ODea

So I’m no longer a Gemini?  What the hell?  I’ve had to change my identity this last year and I really don’t think I can do it again! What about all the people with tattoos of their zodiac signs?  They’ve permanently been Continue reading Sign of the times…→

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It’s a new day…

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Colleen ODea

I practically had to drag the kids out of bed yesterday… taking various abusive rantings about how I never have the right breakfast foods followed by the “I’m not feeling well” excuses to stay curled up for one last holiday day. Continue reading It’s a new day…→

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Yarn bombing…

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Colleen ODea

A number of years back my Nan knit me an afghan… one of those traditional blankets crocheted using bits and pieces of leftover wool and outlined in black.  I love it.  It resides on the side of my couch and Continue reading Yarn bombing…→

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Swipe the other way…

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Colleen ODea

Swipe to the left. No… the other left.  Towards me.  No the other way.  Is that a chip card? Good Lord why hasn’t someone invented a machine that accepts the debit card either way?  And seriously… don’t bother watching me.  I’ll swipe my card and Continue reading Swipe the other way…→

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Register this…

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Colleen ODea

“Would you like to donate a buck to Kids-Who-Need-Your-Money Ma’am….” Did he say buck?  Hell…. did he say Ma’am? Am I missing something?  Just yesterday I was walking through the halls of Halifax West High School throwing insults at the girls Continue reading Register this…→

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Qwoppin’ out…

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Colleen ODea

Do you know I’ve started seven different posts?  Seven boring, horrible, whiny, BLAH, posts about absolutely nothing. I’ve hit a complete block. In the meantime, while that’s going on… I’ve two trees up, presents purchased. and wrapped, items checked off my to do list, tv shows watched Continue reading Qwoppin’ out…→

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Sometimes, you have to take a few hits to figure out who you really are! Curtains are Open is about moving forward, accepting change and finding happiness in the craziest of places. I write about life as a single Mom of three fantastic kids...how I returned to school in my forties, started a new company and began putting my life back together again...better than I ever imagined. I'm thrilled so many of you have been along for the journey and find inspiration in my story. The curtains are open. Read more...

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