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Tag Archives: Self
My Ski Adventure, Part I
I think everyone knows by now that I’m a giant klutz, and no one would dream that I could learn to ski. But my brother CJ and sister-in-law Lisa were taking all the kids out to Colorado for a ski … Continue reading
Moscow Prequel: In the USSR Part 0
I promise that unless/until we go back to Russia, this is it for Tales of the USSR! Our trip to St. Petersburg several years prior was so different from our experience in Moscow. Yes, we had to go through all … Continue reading
Can You Hear Me Now?
My favorite things include raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens. Also brown paper packages tied up with string. All of those things are lovely, but in my opinion Julie Andrews left out … Continue reading
Slim Pickins’
It’s hard to believe that people continue to make money by creating fad diets. Even the most intelligent women allow themselves to be wooed by quick-fix weight loss. And fad diets seem to appeal to women whether they actually need … Continue reading
Bottoms Up!
I am, without a doubt, the clumsiest person in the world. Many of you have witnessed some of my more magical moments; there have been so many it’s hard to keep track. But there are several that are particularly memorable. … Continue reading
Married Life, Part Deux
Yesterday we discussed un-common interests. Today we move on to more mundane items that are nevertheless critically important. And I don’t want to bash men, but one needs to understand their care and feeding. Dan has an open invitation to … Continue reading
Separate But Equal
Dan and I will be celebrating our 24th anniversary next month. We started dating 27 years ago. That is a really long time. Sometimes people ask how we do it, how we sustain the relationship. This is part one of … Continue reading
Follow the Rules
I’m old school when it comes to certain fashion rules. For example, white should only be worn between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It’s an important rule; think about the chaos that would ensue if everyone was just allowed to wear … Continue reading
My Personal Best
There are bad hair days and then there are bad hair days. Today, like most summer days, was the latter. I was not out of the shower for a solid minute this morning before my hair just sort of died. … Continue reading
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
Tagged Humor, Irreverent, Self, Travel
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