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    Voting for US President in 2020 | Your Ballot May Not Let You

    by Deborah Bass Published: December 7, 2019

    Today, I received a notification from the elections division in the California county where I live.

    It read:

    Do you want to vote for President on March 3, 2020? Because you are registered as No Party Preference (non-partisan), the ballot mailed to you will not contain candidates for President unless you

    • re-register at www.registertovote.ca. gov with the party of your choice to receive a ballot with those presidential candidates; OR
    • Return this card to request a ballot from parties allowing No Party Preference voters to vote in their primary by December 31, 2019. This one-time request will not change your party preference.
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    Honey Thyme Biscuits & Butter

    by Deborah Bass Published: November 22, 2019

    Honey Thyme Biscuits & Butter are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dinner. Fragrant and special, you’ll …

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    Spiced Cranberry Sauce

    by Deborah Bass Published: November 2, 2019

    I just placed my order for a 28-32 lb. Diestel non-GMO, animal-welfare certified turkey from Whole Foods. …

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    How to Teach an Alien to Make a Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich

    The ultimate communication challenge
    by Deborah Bass Published: October 16, 2019

    Today, I can’t hear out of my right ear. Two weeks ago I had surgery to replace …

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    Thanksgiving Rev Up

    by Deborah Bass Published: September 15, 2019

    Thanksgiving is practically upon us. Yay! I’m deliriously happy. This is the holiday I live for. Ron …

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    What’s an Extraordinary Life, Anyway?

    by Deborah Bass Published: September 3, 2019

    Live for the moments you can’t put into words. — UNKNOWN There are some people, it is …

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    My Epic Carmel-by-the-Sea Getaway

    by Deborah Bass Published: August 24, 2019

    And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are …

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    Cultura —Oh, Man, that Mole!

    by Deborah Bass Published: August 17, 2019

    Holy moly—this is the place to get mole! The place? Cultura comida y bebida to be proper. …

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    Pangaea Grill—East Meets West Under the Stars

    by Deborah Bass Published: August 16, 2019

    “I don’t really know you, but I feel like we could be best friends!” Owner Mira Porges …

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    Say it With Candy Retirement Gift

    by Deborah Bass Published: August 9, 2019

    Talk about a last-minute retirement gift! While on vacation in Tahoe with our great friends and my …

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  • Beauty & Fashion

    Rattan Purse—Pretty & Practical

    by Deborah Bass Published: August 5, 2019

    Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson During hot …

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    Delicious Baked Almond French Toast

    by Deborah Bass Published: July 30, 2019

    Delicious Baked Almond French Toast is my go-to brunch dish, perfect for Mother’s Day, overnight guests, Christmas …

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  • Hobbies, Crafts & DIY

    Homemade Gift Basket Ideas

    by Deborah Bass Published: July 19, 2019

    I love making custom baskets. They’re my instinctive gift—the one I return to again and again. I …

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    Best Ever Salmon Ceviche Recipe

    by Deborah Bass Published: July 12, 2019

    It’s rare to find a dish that sears a delicious taste memory in your taste buds. The …

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    Butterfly Crimes & Leaf-Blowing Misdemeanors

    by Deborah Bass Published: June 22, 2019

    The earth laughs in flowers. —RALPH WALDO EMERSON, American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet The earth may …

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Hey, there. I'm Deborah~

Writer. Miner of meaning. Beautiful things seeker. I write about whatever sparks inspiration or makes my solar plexus twirl—travel, art, urban expeditions, and tougher topics like grief and dark history. I don’t flinch from the hard stuff. Mostly, I love to open hearts and ignite emotion.

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  • Home
  • As I See It
  • Travel
    • 33 Days in Europe
    • 42 Days Across Northern Europe
  • Lifestyle & Interests
    • Beauty & Fashion
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    • Entertaining
    • Food
      • Recipes
    • Hobbies, Crafts, Gifts & DIY
    • House & Home
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