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Tag Archives: Family
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger…Right?
I know that mental illness, and particularly suicide, are really not laughing matters. I mean, not unless you are really irreverent and have a dark sense of humor. And by “you” I mean, of course, “me.” A few months ago … 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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Tagged Celebrity, Culture, Family, Irreverent, Music, Television, Travel
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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
My Thanksgiving Dream Come True
I know that according to Blog Law I should be writing something meaningful about Thanksgiving, and all the things for which I am grateful. And I am by all means grateful for my charmed life. Of course I would be … Continue reading
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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Fighting Weight
A recent guest in our home looked at Mrs. Helen Roper sleeping on a chair and asked if she was pregnant. I was taken aback. I said no, she just looks f-a-t in that fur. Helen looked hurt for a … Continue reading
Locked and Loaded
I was recently diagnosed with a mild case of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can be dangerous in the sense that one stops breathing periodically while sleeping, but sometimes breathing is overrated. Like when you’re too sleepy to tell the difference. But … Continue reading
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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Tagged Animals, Culture, Family, Humor, Marriage, Middle Age
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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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