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Almost Golden
So it happened in Chicago in the Austin neighborhood. Late-40′s, early-50′s, mid-50′s, late-50′s…. beats me. But at some point, it happened. My Mom lived on Lorel Avenue. My Dad lived somewhere nearby, no idea what street even though I have … Continue reading
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September 27, 1973
Love is love. But real love — TRUE love — is when you find a 20-year-old photo of your loved one, realize you cannot get it out of the frame as some sort of wetness has sealed it in, take … Continue reading
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This MAY be the best month ever!
I’ve been absent this month. And Lord knows it’s not because I have nothing to say. Ask my husband. The talk is non-stop out of my mouth, particularly when we are having an argument and he wishes I would just … Continue reading
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I’m strictly a female female
You said it, Peggy Lee. I enjoy being a girl. Confession time: I’ve noticed recently that there is a part of me that I like to hide and pull out only when convenient: my XX chromosome. For a woman who … Continue reading
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Sock it to me
My husband is a good guy. You know, good provider, good father, occasionally listens to the things I have to say. All the qualifications for a likable dude. But he is absolutely inept at one particular thing, and it involves … Continue reading
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Dude… for real
Actual conversation this evening between myself and Mr. Wonderful: Marney, at sink, washing dishes: “I’m having issues with you, dude.” Jim: “What?” Marney, holding up turkey baster, when there has been no turkey or other assorted meat in need of … Continue reading
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Drinking problem
My husband and I have issues. Over the past few months, we have been working super hard to drop our bear blubber. Because 1) we are simply too fat and 2) we are not actually bears who need to stockpile … Continue reading
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Style is in the eye of the beholder…
Last summer I thought long and hard about starting a blog. I really wanted to. But I have a major confession I must make. The whole concept did not start as an effort to type out my daily rants and … Continue reading
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Coolest job ever
I find myself lately being completely engrossed with pop culture. Now, I have no idea if the things I seem to like are actually COOL pieces of pop culture, or if they are just popular nonsense that get lots of airtime. … Continue reading
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Mars vs. Venus
Yesterday I was watching a little of my favorite 24-hour pretty much lefty but hey, at least they don’t claim to be “fair and balanced” news outlet, MSNBC. I like this station. I like their commentators. I like that they … Continue reading
