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Review – faux silk pillow protectors by Sharper Image

Come on, fess up, you've been there.  You know you've done it too.  While harboring a delirious state of mind, in midst of the Black Friday shopping crowds, you broke down and bought something you didn't have on your shopping list.  After pondering, and of course a little rationalizing, you said to yourself, "Why not?… Continue reading Review – faux silk pillow protectors by Sharper Image

Going Gray

Going gray – 12 weeks – 7 lessons learned

Here I am at 12 weeks.  Yippee ~ 3 cheers for 3 full months of commitment!  Depending on your perspective and what you're going through 3 months is a long or short time.  For me, some days I wish it was going by a bit faster.  Just getting through this growing out stage seems like… Continue reading Going gray – 12 weeks – 7 lessons learned

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Going gray – 11 weeks styling with headbands and clips

Here I am going into my 11th week of going gray.  I've missed what would have been two hair coloring appointments over this time frame.  I do miss seeing my hairdresser.  Not for coloring, but for catching up and seeing how she is doing.  Maybe after the holidays, I'll schedule a time to go in… Continue reading Going gray – 11 weeks styling with headbands and clips

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Going Gray – 8 weeks no hiding it now

Big steps during this, my 8th, almost 9th week of going gray.  There's no hiding it now with a full inch of gray hair shining like a ring around my face.  Yes, it means two full inches exposed at the part line across the top of my head.  Some people call that the skunk line?… Continue reading Going Gray – 8 weeks no hiding it now

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Going gray – getting through the early weeks with patience

Going gray in the early weeks reminds me of when I first suspected I was pregnant. I didn't want to tell anyone until I had been to the midwife to confirm. Even then I waited until the acceptable safe time, around 12 weeks, to tell anyone other than my husband.  If you've ever been pregnant,… Continue reading Going gray – getting through the early weeks with patience

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Going gray – 6 week check in, going more public now

Here I am 6 weeks into the going gray mode. I'm working on the confidence needed to not let anyone think the gray demarcation line is something I should be addressing. I'm still styling my hair the same as always and loving the soft bouncy curls from the new shampoo and conditioner. Yes, I'm happy… Continue reading Going gray – 6 week check in, going more public now