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Take Your Goddamn Meds

Posted on June 9, 2018 by

Anthony Bourdain was my introduction to foul-mouthed, bad boy chefs. But he was much more than that, and if you are not familiar with his work, I encourage you to skip over the salacious stories that are sure to emerge … Continue reading →

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Oscar Predictions

Posted on March 3, 2018 by

Are you watching the Oscars this year? We are having some neighbors over for dinner and champagne and dress commentary. Husband and I will place bets and he will win every category because he picks the logical, reasonable choice and … Continue reading →

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Dream Dinner Party

Posted on February 24, 2018 by

I got antsy today and thought up my dream dinner party for you. Check this out: Dream Guests: Let’s invite creative, smart people with a wicked sense of humor. Check out this especially charming story about the Celibate Love Affair … Continue reading →

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What’s Saving My Life Right Now

Posted on February 3, 2018 by

Today is the mid point of winter, and I’m linking up with Modern Mrs. Darcy to share what’s saving my life right now. Because depression can hit me any time of year, no matter the weather, I’ve never really understood … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go To The Movies

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

  I’m thinking about hosting an Oscar party. (By party, of course, I mean I will invite Denise over to watch with me, and we will drink champagne in our pajamas and look askance at anyone who dares to speak … Continue reading →

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The Shape of Water

Posted on January 17, 2018 by

There were two women about my age sitting next to me in the movie theater. They smelled like wine, and they were loud and bawdy through the whole movie. I wanted to snap at them You are not in your … Continue reading →

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2018 Word of the Year

Posted on January 10, 2018 by

I don’t make resolutions anymore. For the last two years, I’ve chosen a ‘Word of the Year’ and I think that works much better for me. Something about setting a resolution feels like a zero-sum game. Even though I totally … Continue reading →

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Good Riddance 2017

Posted on December 30, 2017 by

The week between Christmas and New Year is weird, right? Everything feels off kilter. I stay up too late, sleep too late, am still eating cookies for breakfast and living in my house bra. Husband and the kids are off school … Continue reading →

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A Weekend of a Certain Age

Posted on September 30, 2017 by

via Conversations I had this week: Whether YouTube videos are ruining our children’s ability to carry on a normal conversation. (With Tara.) Whether we owe a person in authority respect if we respect the office, but not the person. (With … Continue reading →

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We Got the Beat

Posted on September 23, 2017 by

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 … Continue reading →

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