http://ne-deja-vu.today.com Recipient of the \"Lemonade Award\" Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:52:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Okay, so this is the deal.  Posting with a negative attitude or whining is just not what ne-deja-vu is about. Fresh, upbeat ideas are preferable, but I'm not such a Pollyanna that I can't address a serious issue. Fact is, a few topics I'm passionate about, just didn't seem to ... http://ne-deja-vu.today.com/2009/02/07/not-really-such-a-pollyanna/ Celebrity postings are a departure for me. Although there seems to be plenty, the purpose other than SEO clicks, is unclear.  However, Oprah is entirely another subject altogether. Her positive and inspirational impact is felt far and wide. At 55 and not slowing down, Oprah is the epidame of the Ne-deja-vu ... http://ne-deja-vu.today.com/2009/01/30/happy-birthday-oprah/ This may even be the conception of Ne-deja-vu, at least, most appropriate.  Although, the nest isn't empty quite yet, it has been on the brink for some time.  And certainly has crossed my mind only a dozen times or so a day! The ultimate re-purpose, renew and recycle project we ... http://ne-deja-vu.today.com/2009/01/29/a-boomer-bird-with-an-empty-nest/ Although it has been a while since I lasted posted, you all were certainly not far from my thoughts.  During my absence, I had an unwelcome visitor. You may have had the same or similar visitor and you definitely can't call it a "guest".  Mine went by the name of ... http://ne-deja-vu.today.com/2009/01/26/has-your-pc-come-down-with-a-big-bug/ Now is a great time for a yard sale. Pre Spring cleaning.  Spring is just too far away for me.  I need the clutter gone now to relieve my claustrophobic, cabin fever.  It's true, we are blessed with wonderful winter weather, in the mid 60's.  But even in colder climates ... http://ne-deja-vu.today.com/2009/01/06/get-ready-get-setsell/ Yep, it's that time again.  Why now?  There are so many reasons, I don't know where to start.  If it's not one of your priorities, you don't even have to put recycling on the list.  But, whatever your New Years resolution may be, I bet having a yard sale ... http://ne-deja-vu.today.com/2009/01/03/renew-your-commitment-to-recycling/ TODAY on today.com I'm posting on my favorite subject, renewing and re-purposing  absolutely everything! New Years Day has got to be the best holiday there is.  Anytime you can effect change is a great day.  Sure, changing the world for the better is noble.  But you generally need to start ... http://ne-deja-vu.today.com/2009/01/01/67/ This isn't so much about New Years' Resolutions, as it is about the state of dissatisfaction or restlessness you might find yourself in.  There's nothing much too horrible to complain about. No major dramas playing out in between the alarm clock and dinner menus. There is just that kind of, ... http://ne-deja-vu.today.com/2008/12/30/on-the-verge/ Gift giving is stressful when you have a big list and a small budget.  This year was a special challenge.  But when I came up with this idea and challenged myself, I found my spirit lifted.  It afforded me a creative outlet which let me express how much I care ... http://ne-deja-vu.today.com/2008/12/29/gift-giving-on-a-budget-conclusion/ As promised, I'm sharing with you some of my extremely low budget gifts for this 'skinny' holiday. These can be adapted to any gift giving occasion, not just Christmas.  All of these gifts were purchased 2nd hand at my local area Thrift sores.  The great perk to this type of ... http://ne-deja-vu.today.com/2008/12/27/gift-giving-on-a-budget-part-3/