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Tag Archives: Culture
I Meant To Do That
I overheard a quote so good recently that I wrote it down to be sure I wouldn’t forget it. Because honestly, I forget my own name some days. Anyway, a dad was walking with his little one, and I heard the toddler … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Career, Childhood, Culture, Family, Imagination, Politics
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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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Tagged Culture, Exercise, Family, Imagination, Middle Age, Television, Travel
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Dried Up Pasta And Broken Cream Sauce
Last weekend we planned to meet a friend for dinner, at a restaurant we’ve been going to for years. We got there and realized the restaurant was gone. Were we in the right place? Yep, it’s gone. But we were here … Continue reading
Arf Or Art? Woof!
We had the opportunity to once again visit with our favorite artist, Yuri Gorbachev, at our favorite place, The Byrne Gallery. I blogged before about a certain incident that happened with a woman I shall call Dog Lady. Now we … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Blogging, Celebrity, Culture, Humor, Irreverent, Social
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Happy Hump Day!
What is it about this crazy camel that makes me laugh my head off every time I see the commercial? I think it’s because we’ve all worked with this guy. Plus, you know, talking animals are funny. Plus it’s about … Continue reading
I Love Andy Cohen, But He Doesn’t Love Me Back
In case any of you out there are thinking about writing a book, I can now tell you that even if you are an amazing writer with a sparkling wit, it’s a rough road. Now imagine how much harder it … Continue reading
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Tagged Career, Celebrity, Culture, Humor, Judaism, Television, Writing
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Are You Ready For Some Frou-Frou Football?
I love fall, and especially love Sundays in the fall. Every fall Sunday for as long as I can remember has been punctuated by the sounds of pro football. I like football; I don’t know a lot about it but … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Cancer, Culture, Irreverent, Television
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Heeeeere’s Tappy!
With all credit due to my friend (who can out herself if she wishes!), I feel compelled today to tell you the story of Tappy McSnapperson. Apparently, my friend, let’s call her Laurie, was already in the 10th circle of hell. She … Continue reading
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For Posterity
By request, here is a transcript of our heartwarming “presentation” Saturday night at our 25th Anniversary party. Vow renewal as only we can do it… Jill: This is going to be a little bit like the Oscars, in that I wrote some … Continue reading
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Does Hallmark Make A Card For This?
Today is National Metastatic Breast Cancer Day. I don’t think there is a cheerful greeting card that celebrates this day, so thank goodness for Ann Silberman who can not only explain the significance of the day, but can do it with … Continue reading
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