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Tag Archives: Travel
A Rambling Post About Talented Nephews, A Dominatrix, and The World’s Greatest Diner
I’ve just returned from a fun-filled weekend in Chicago, where my nephew Sean staged an amazing production of Kurt Vonnegut’s Cat’s Cradle, which I can assure you is not about a cat in a cradle, even though that is totally … Continue reading
It’s A Happy Hallmark Fakey Cranky Holiday
Valentine’s Day. A fake holiday that many fear and loathe. I am one of those people. If you want to know what’s tearing at the fabric of our society and breaking up families…it’s gotta be Hallmark. More than any other … Continue reading
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The Obligatory Olympic Opening Post
Did you catch the opening ceremony of the Olympics? A small child flying through the sky, ballet, astonishing acrobatics and weird dancing tea pots were just some of the things I noticed. The Russians celebrated their literary heroes, such as … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebrity, Culture, Imagination, Politics, Social, Television, Travel
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Happy 21st Birthday Sean!
It’s hard for me to believe, but my nephew Sean, the youngest of my brother’s children, turns 21 today. This is out of control. I swear to you one minute he was the cutest little baby and the next thing … Continue reading
What’s For Dinner, Deer?
Just to review a few facts: I am a vegetarian. I do research and go out of my way to be sure I don’t use any toiletries or cosmetics made by companies that test on animals. I do wear leather … Continue reading
Next Time I’m Checking In To The Ritz-Carlton
Today marks four years since my bilateral mastectomy. On December 21, 2009 there was two feet of snow on the ground and we barely made it to the hospital. Today’s temperatures reached nearly 70⁰. Before my mastectomy I had never … Continue reading
Everybody’s A Critic…Including Me
Well, you know I have to weigh in on the whole Sound of Music controversy. I loved the original movie so much I dragged my husband to Salzburg! OMG Dan is a lucky man… I was willing to live with … Continue reading
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A Thanksgivukkah To Remember
This was a landmark year for my family, so earth-shattering that I felt compelled to make awkward sentences that rhyme! ‘Twas the month before “The Holidays” and both brother and sister Looked at the calendar and said wait a minute, … Continue reading
Driving Ms. Wilted Daisy
Dan and I went through the harrowing experience of buying a new car last week. Harrowing because: a) I don’t want a new car b) I don’t want a new car payment c) I don’t care about cars and couldn’t … Continue reading
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25 Years Gets You Andy Cohen And Eggplant Pizza
Today Dan and I celebrated 25 years of uninterrupted, wedded bliss. Psych! I have no complaints, and if Dan knows what’s good for him, neither will he. I have opined on the keys to a successful marriage before, here and … Continue reading
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