It’s a gorgeous sunny morning here - even though it is a tad chilly.  I’m going to divorce myself from the computer for the day and go cause trouble with Nick in the great outdoors - mini-roadtrip.
I’ll be back later with a round-up - and pics.

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Expect to see this on an upcoming episode of CSI: Miami (excerpted from original story)
Police Identify Body Found Inside Van Pulled From Canal: Owner Of Van Reported Missing Decades Ago
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla.
A cleanup at a South Florida canal turned into a forensic investigation after a body was found inside a car pulled from [...]

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I remember a time when it was THE thing to have a dress from Chanel or Versace or Wang. Those lovely flowing frocks of silk and satins, full of imported laces and crystal beading. Times have changed and new designers are stepping forward. Let me introduce you to the newest au couture: [...]

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While my heritage is a hodgepodge of nationalities, I’d wager that I’m about 1/3 Irish. This year, the Roman Catholics officially celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on March 15, since - in 2008 - it falls during Holy week. I read that that won’t happen again until 2160. Well, I’m happy to [...]

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