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Tag Archives: Writing
WTF Wednesday: Did You Miss National Candied Orange Peel Day?
Perhaps it’s because of social media, hashtag trends, etc. but it suddenly seems like every day is a national or international something or other day. Some are cute or funny; naturally I’m a fan of National Cat Day, and aaargh … Continue reading
Kids, Don’t Try This At Home: The Nastygram
You guys know how much I miss my career, right? Or have I been remiss in whining? I miss my career a lot. I loved working. I had a couple of short-lived, crappy jobs over the years, but for the most … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Career, Culture, Drama, Friendship, Irreverent, Self, Stupidity, Writing
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What The World Needs Now: Another Semi-Amusing Blog
People frequently ask me why I blog. [Not a single person has ever asked me that but it’s important to the set-up here, so go with it, OK?] There are many reasons, but the most compelling is that I blog … Continue reading
The Poison Pen Chronicles
Look, I understand that everyone has their own taste, and that my writing and/or sense of humor does not appeal to everyone. Really uptight, boring people for example; they don’t get it. But when I saw the first bad review … Continue reading
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Tagged Blogging, Career, Drama, Family, Irreverent, Self, Writing
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All About Me, Me, Me
I know I have been neglecting my blogging duties, but it was for a good reason. I have been gallivanting about town doing Serious Authorly Things. I had an Author Talk and Book Signing at a local bookstore, where hundreds, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blogging, Cancer, Career, Celebrity, Family, Friendship, Health, Self, Writing
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Good Day, Sunshine!
I am both flattered and honored to have been nominated for a Sunshine Award by Beth Teliho in her amazing blog, Writer B is Me. If you haven’t had a chance to catch her blogs, mosey on over; you are … Continue reading
You Still Love Me. You Really, Really, Really Love Me.
Sometime in mid-September, people stopped commenting on my blogs. I kept posting, but no one had anything to say. I was sad but figured hey, just keep moving, one foot in front of the other. No one loves me anymore. … Continue reading
Dressed To Kill…The Mood
It’s that time of year…the time when traditionally I rotate from my spring/summer wardrobe into my fall/winter wardrobe. It occurs to me that this year, my wardrobe is…not really a wardrobe. I’m not a stay-at-home mom; no carpools or PTA … Continue reading
I Love Andy Cohen, But He Doesn’t Love Me Back
In case any of you out there are thinking about writing a book, I can now tell you that even if you are an amazing writer with a sparkling wit, it’s a rough road. Now imagine how much harder it … Continue reading
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Tagged Career, Celebrity, Culture, Humor, Judaism, Television, Writing
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It’s A Big, Furry Deal
Well I’ll be damned. I’ve been so busy promoting my book, I neglected to score endorsement deals for my cats. The so-called “Grumpy Cat” (aren’t they all?) on the other hand, is set for catnip and chow for life. I don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Business, Celebrity, Culture, Humor, Social Media, Television, Writing
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