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Lindsey Stuffel

Lindsey Stuffel
Location
Hagerstown, Indiana, U.S.A.
Birthday
February 08
Bio
I'm a small town girl, with big town tendencies...which actually just makes me even more small town. I have a lot to say, and I hope it's interesting enough that some will enjoy listening.

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JULY 17, 2012 4:58PM

I'm Laughin' At Clouds

Upon looking through my past few posts, it seems I have either been bitching about something or shamelessly plugging my book (for sale HERE!!) as of late. So, how about some lighter fare for a change?

A friend called me yesterday afternoon in regards to a movie he thought…

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JULY 16, 2012 12:33PM

Grouch

I often find myself aghast at how disappointing humankind can be. People seem to be coming out in droves lately in an effort to remind us. Between the liars and the thieves and the jerks, I went to bed last night practically vibrating with anger. I performed my nightly ritual:…

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JUNE 29, 2012 12:54PM

Time To Shop!

I've never claimed to be a patient person. If I have, I was most certainly fooling myself into thinking so. Last week, or the week before, my sister posted a link on my Facebook wall. It was information regarding "Create Space" which is a self-publishing offshoot of Amazon. I clicked…

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JUNE 14, 2012 9:46AM

Still A Work-In-Progress

My entire life, I have struggled with thinking positively. I have the desire to go there, but I also have the fear. It is in my head that if I should raise my hopes about something, I'm bound to end up disappointed. This line of thinking has me going into nearly all situations ho…

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JUNE 6, 2012 3:59PM

Are You There, Judy? It's Me, Lindsey

Beginning with the first time I read "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" all the way to my second pass through "Summer Sisters", Judy Blume has been a constant in my life. I have always looked to Judy (and my mother, of course) to walk me through the big stuff. She has always manag…

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MAY 22, 2012 5:11PM

The Best Thing, Baby

I remember being a child, and feeling as though summer would never arrive. Spring felt like it stuck around for months instead of weeks. The end of the school year seemed to never want to show her beautiful face. Finally, almost overnight, it would be here, and mom would put the…

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MAY 16, 2012 12:30PM

Great Expectations

My patience grew thin long ago. It is more or less nonexistent. I despise waiting for things to happen. What I hate more is being left guessing. I don't like playing games. I grow tired of promises being made that were never intended to be kept. Life is too short…

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MAY 8, 2012 5:15PM

Reading In The Summer

On my way home from work yesterday, I turned up the one-way street by the post office, and drove by the library, just as I always do. This isn't the most direct route home for me, but it always makes me happy to see the many cars parked outside, and…

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APRIL 29, 2012 4:34PM

The Dream

I have been saying since I was a little girl that I would write a book someday. It is and has been my ultimate dream for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I have started writing hundreds of books that I could never manage to take past…

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APRIL 11, 2012 9:55PM

Pins and Sinners

Upon browsing through my new favorite time-waster, Pinterest, after work today, I saw the same types of "pins" I usually see. Millions upon millions of wedding ideas, recipes, home decor inspiration, a quote to go with your every mood, and fun projects for the kids. I typically gloss over the…

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APRIL 7, 2012 10:16AM

Take The Phone Off The Hook

Sometimes I get so overloaded with everyday stuff that I want to disappear. I want to escape from my job, and my house and this town. I imagine if I were ever in a position to just take off at a moment's notice, I would go somewhere peaceful and secluded…

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APRIL 4, 2012 5:20PM

Hold On Tight

I think any regular reader of "Stuff" is well aware by now that I like to recognize occasions. I have written many a blog post recognizing birthdays, holidays and deaths. The smallest thing can trigger a once long-forgotten memory and "boom" you have yet another random entry into the "Stuff"…

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MARCH 30, 2012 12:23PM

Like The Wind, Baby

I don't remember my life before "Dirty Dancing". In my mind, I have always wanted to marry Johnny Castle. I have always wanted to be Jennifer Grey in her pink dress and silver shoes. The mere idea that serious life issues can be solved or forgotten by dancing suggestively on…

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MARCH 27, 2012 5:10PM

Alphabetizing by Author

I find myself spending a lot of time thinking about getting organized. In my head, I work out a plan, execute that plan, and live the rest of my life in a blissful cloud of folded clothes, alphabetized books, and grocery lists. Unfortunately, I have discovered that merely thinking about…

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MARCH 22, 2012 7:55PM

The Winter Of My Discontent

I am a mess. I have been sick for two weeks, and I feel horrible. On top of it all, due to aforementioned sickness, I haven't been able to work out, which only adds to my general malaise. Plus, the weather is beautiful and I can't enjoy it. Please, allow…

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MARCH 14, 2012 8:01PM

Cadillac

Upon first meeting them, I likened them to Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. They were my supporting actors, my guardians...my comic relief for the year I was part of their world. I don't remember their names. In fact, until yesterday, I don't think they had crossed my mind in close…

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MARCH 5, 2012 9:51PM

Fred Mertz

Last Friday, on my way to work, I drove by the house I lived in when I was little. Due to the fact that my current home is directly down the street from this house, I actually drive by it every time I go somewhere. As I was making my…

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FEBRUARY 27, 2012 8:41PM

No Place Like Home

I opened my eyes to darkness, and the low murmur of the car radio. I heard soft breathing beside me and pudgy little fingers wrapped around my hand, picking at my cuticles. I wondered where we were, and upon looking at the clock, found that we had only been on…

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012 7:21PM

Spare A Little Candle

I've been having a recurring dream lately, which is resulting in my waking life feeling a bit...off. I do not feel a sense of dread, and I do not feel optimistic, I just feel weird. Something is imbalanced and I can't quite place my finger on it. I have this…

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FEBRUARY 16, 2012 2:24AM

Put Me On A Highway & Show Me A Sign

One year ago today, I found myself standing in a hospital room in Muncie, Indiana. I was there for an arrival, a very special arrival. As I held my baby sister's hand, I had a chance to put my long-retired cheerleading skills to good use. In between "push, push, push"…

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FEBRUARY 13, 2012 2:02PM

Love, Love, Love

Love is everything. Without it we would cease to exist. Love is in the pride we take in our work. We taste it in a home cooked meal. We smell it in a well-tended garden. We observe it in the passion it takes to make a difference. Love is not just…

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FEBRUARY 6, 2012 8:18PM

Seven, Eight

I was born February 8, 1980. On February 7, 1983, my sister, Dana was born. Now, I am pretty sure I didn't ask my mom and dad for a sister for my birthday, but some of the best presents I've ever gotten were those I never requested. From what I…

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JANUARY 31, 2012 7:34PM

Can I See Your ID?

In 8 days, I will turn 32. In case I had forgotten, my face was sure to remind me this morning when I woke up. Underneath my right eye, I noticed a new batch of wrinkles that had magically appeared overnight. With the evidence that I will now have to…

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JANUARY 10, 2012 6:03PM

A Boy Named Lindsey

When I was little, I spent a lot of time with my twin cousins, Nate and Matt, who were the same age as me. I don't know if you've ever been around little boys, but they seem to have a severe aversion to anything girly. So, I decided to become…

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JANUARY 5, 2012 9:28AM

You Say You Want A Resolution...

We are barely a week into the new year and I can't help but express how different I feel. I wanted to share it with all of you. I find myself brimming with optimism. In recent years, I have done my very best to see the bright side of even…

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