Tag Archives: Humor

How I Spent My Summer Vacation

From what you know about me, do I seem like someone who should have ever been sent to camp? I hate the great outdoors, and I’m not exactly athletic. Nonetheless, when I was 12 or so, I found myself packing … Continue reading

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Career Attempt Part II: Better Just Go Back To School

When I graduated from college, I pictured myself in a vaguely defined job where I had a big office and an assistant and lots of meetings.  I never saw anything like that in the want ads, so I settled for … Continue reading

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Taking Care of Business

You know, I didn’t start out with the glamorous and exciting job I have now.  I had to work my way up and pay my dues like everyone else.  When I was 15 years old, I landed my first job, … Continue reading

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No Need To Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

Those of us who are native Washingtonians remember the days when people like cabbies and security guards had two topics of conversation: Politics and Redskins. The old school guys had the scoop on everything, and chatting with them was always … Continue reading

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Time Flies When You’re Sitting In The Fridge

There are some truths I hold to be self-evident.  Avoiding spoiled food, for example.  Sometimes it’s hard to say if it’s really spoiled, but if it’s well past the expiration date I’m not going to try my luck.  Dan, on the … Continue reading

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The Hills Are Alive…And Crawling With Tourists

As I mentioned yesterday, Dan and I once traveled to Salzburg, and my personal favorite part of the trip was a 4 hour The Sound of Music bus tour.  We don’t typically jump on a bus with a bunch of … Continue reading

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Picture Perfect

I hate to pick on CJ and Lisa, but the thing is, they have the instant, perfect for any occasion gift for our parents; pictures of the kids.  Artsy black and whites, the kids dressed up in matching sailor outfits, … Continue reading

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Cat Registry

In hindsight, perhaps my post yesterday about baby gear was a little harsh.  I’m not one of those people who compare their cats to other people’s kids-even when the cats are clearly superior. I did a little research today, and … Continue reading

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Baby Love

For the first time in many years I attended a baby shower today.  Most of my friends aren’t really having babies anymore; these days they’re more likely touring college campuses than cruising the aisles at Babies R Us.    I happen … Continue reading

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Baby It’s Cold Out There (But It’s Warm Inside)

Would you believe I have even another story about a coat check in NY?  Yes, it’s true.  I was invited to a cocktail party at Gordon Ramsay’s fancy schmancy restaurant.  I had a lovely time.  After my coat wreckage incident several … Continue reading

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