Monthly Archives: February 2010

Dear Creepy Gymnast Girl at LA Fitness,

Hello there. Do you remember me? My name is Marney, and I am the older, fatter girl who was in the trainer room last night. You remember me, right? See, I was on the mat, alternating my reverse crunches with … Continue reading

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What happens at the end?

I try to be an upbeat person most of the time (at least, upbeat in the sense that I am grouchy and sarcastic, but I’m trying to be WITTY about it). I think I have a pretty good life and … Continue reading

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As long as I am posting video…

So, when I tried to post that video of George snoring, I couldn’t get it to download straight off my laptop. So I had to open a YouTube account and put it there, then put the link. Yeah, yeah, I … Continue reading

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What we give our kids

It’s always nice to look at your children and SEE yourself in them. For example, Hank looks absolutely NOTHING like me, and those of you who argue have either never met his father, or you seriously need to get your … Continue reading

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What are you giving up for Lent?

I was raised Catholic, and we are currently members at our local ELCA Lutheran Church. And for 36 years, that question has been the bane of my existence once a year as Ash Wednesday rolls around. What are you giving … Continue reading

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Operation Gaga, entry 3

This week, I got the following e-mail: “I needed a new pair of shoes so I went to the old peoples shoe store “Rockport”. At the cash register the young man had the radio on and I surprised him when … Continue reading

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When the Cohen gets tough…

For those of you from places other than the great state of Illinois, you may have heard, if only by way of limited information, about the newest debacle in the Illinois Democratic party. Last Tuesday, Illinois held its primary election. … Continue reading

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February 4, 1972

Anything important happen that day? Well, THIS chick was born: The bigger one, not the little one. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANCY! And I’m not suggesting Nan is old or anything, but she’s as old as my sister Amy… and Amy is … Continue reading

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What have I done?

So, anyone who knows me knows that I am NOT a morning person. Poke me and I shall kick. Shake me and I shall punch. If you happen to be married to me and you think the morning might be … Continue reading

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