Tag Archives: Family

If You Think The First Date Was Fun…

In my extensive summer schedule research, I’ve uncovered another train wreck of a reality show.  WeTV proudly presents Pregnant and Dating, check it out. Folks, this is why I don’t have to make stuff up to blog about.  I’ve seen some … Continue reading

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Here She Comes To Not Save The Day

My friend saw an old lady crossing the street with an infant in a stroller; a big truck was headed right for them, and she selflessly dashed out into the street and swept them both to safety.  Incredible.  In the course of her … Continue reading

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Warm And Fuzzy Greetings!

I have a little book of postcards called Breaking Bad News With Baby Animals.  It is absolutely inspired.  One postcard features an adorable kitten playing with pink, blue and yellow balls of yarn and says “Your baby’s ugly.”  Another has a … Continue reading

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Continuing Education: What I Learned Over My Summer Vacation

I have been watching way too many real-life murder mysteries.  There is a series on TLC, Snapped, that focuses in particular on women accused of murder.  After seeing a number of episodes, it is clear that women murder for the … Continue reading

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An Old Bird Spreads Her Wings

Well, I did it.  I boldly stepped in to the scariest part of the 21st century thus far.  I tweeted.  I’m following, I’m being followed (well, by a few people) and I’m working on #whatsupwithhashtags.  It’s been an eventful afternoon. I’m … Continue reading

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Who Am I And Why Am I Here?

This weekend I was tasked with writing a one paragraph bio for the back cover and online listing of my book.  I know I claim to be a writer, but this was one tough assignment.  I grabbed dozens of books and … Continue reading

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The Long And Winding Road

It seems that I haven’t made fun of my mom in a while, and she really misses it.  She was in town this weekend; she left the DC area 14 years ago, and tells me she isn’t used to this … Continue reading

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What Does The Rocket Scientist Say?

My friend visited recently with her adorable little baby.  As I was entertaining the baby while mom went to the restroom I started pointing to the animals on her bib and saying “that’s a lion!” “that’s an elephant,” etc.  And … Continue reading

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What’s Cookin’

Years and years ago Dan claimed he didn’t know how to cook.  I can hold my own but most of our meals ended up coming from Olive Garden (no, not proud of that) or out of a Kellogg’s box because … Continue reading

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Ghost Of A Restaurant

I want to give my mom a special Mother’s Day shout out the best way I know how…by making fun of her.  Trust me, she loves it. Once when Dan and I were visiting she recommended this amazing place for … Continue reading

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