Tag Archives: Irreverent

Follow Your Dreams

Some people are lucky enough to do something they enjoy, and earn a good living doing it.  I am one of those very fortunate people.  Then there are the extremely lucky people who get to do something they absolutely love.  … Continue reading

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Animals Are People Too

I became a vegetarian nearly 20 years ago, primarily with the goal of keeping my cholesterol down.  Somewhere along the way, my health concerns took a back seat to my moral outrage about the inhumane treatment of animals. My particular … Continue reading

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If Only They’d Covered It All

Please note that this is NOT a post about a TV show.  I do have to briefly reference Seinfeld, but it is completely justified.  Seinfeld went out at its peak, but left a few topics unexplored.  They covered a lot … Continue reading

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Circus Folk

I was chatting with a friend today (let’s call her “Jane” to protect the guilty), and we somehow got on the subject of circus elephants.  I can’t remember what I said about them, but the next thing I heard was … Continue reading

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The Beautiful Beaches of Minsk

My best friend/tormentor Andre, commenting on my mini-vacation, noted that I would never go to the beach.  This is because, against my wishes, the beach persists in being outdoors. I feel about the Great Outdoors as I feel about Bears…both … Continue reading

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Table For One

Many years ago I started traveling for work.  At first I took meals in my room, ordering ridiculously expensive and fussy room service food.  That got old quickly, and I started venturing out to restaurants—and trying to feel OK about asking … Continue reading

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A Parody of Ourselves

I saw my 19 year old nephew recently, and he was surprised to hear that my husband and I now have 4 cats.  Sean’s deadpan response was “You do realize you’ve become a parody of yourselves?” Yes, we realize it. … Continue reading

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