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We Got the Beat

Post author:Julie Strauss
Post published:September 23, 2017
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Hey now, Homeslice, what are you up to this weekend? It looks like I am going to have Sunday off – as in a whole entire DAY. Remember when I used to take Sundays off? No, neither do I. I’m determined to do it this weekend. It’s been ages since I’ve made the Rosemary Gimlet in that post; it’s time to break out the gin and enjoy the first weekend of fall. Fun fact: my oldest son, the Vegan Hipster, got a record player for his birthday a few years ago. But he almost never uses it. It’s become our favorite…

Sweet and Spicy

Post author:Julie Strauss
Post published:May 13, 2017
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Hooray and Hallelujah! It sure took you long enough, weekend. We are... Celebrating: Back in the day, Mother's Day was a Capital-E Event with brunches, nice dresses, and presents. But now I'm tired of those shenanigans. I work so much and my kids are running around all the time, so on Sunday I don't want to go anywhere or do anything or wear nice clothes. I'm going to sleep in late, and then stay in my pajamas and read all day. My kids and husband can visit me bring me hot coffee and we can talk about happy things tell stupid…

I Think I Love You

Post author:Julie Strauss
Post published:February 22, 2017
Post category:Wednesday Words
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My younger sister, The Angel of Death, texted me yesterday that David Cassidy is battling dementia. I'd happily sign legislation that made it illegal for all artists to be mortal. Can someone please get on this? Thinking about David Cassidy reminded me of a book I loved called I Think I Love You by Alison Pearson. If you love David Cassidy, or really if you've ever had a crush on a pop star this is a super fun read. From the Amazon description: Petra and Sharon, two thirteen-year-old girls, are both desperately in love with a world-famous pop star. Together…

Millennials Are the Coolest

Post author:Julie Strauss
Post published:June 11, 2016
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And that is saying something, because I happen to love my neon legwarmer wearing 80's generation. But my oldest son graduated from high school and it was amazing to watch. They have perfected the graduation ceremony - no more sweating in the sun listening to long, boring slogs masquerading as inspirational speeches. No, these kids did it inside a stadium, the speeches were short, funny, and fierce, and every single one of them looked ready to take on the world. The parents mostly just sat back and said, Whoa, dude. How did the Millennials get like this? Wish I could take credit…