Shutting up the Experts
It’s always bad news when a friend prefaces a statement with, “I have a friend who’s a therapist, and she says…” No good can come of an exchange that begins … Continue reading Shutting up the Experts
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Spanish Omelet from my Spanish Grandpa
One of the reasons we visited Florida this month was to visit my paternal grandparents. I always love visiting Grandpa, and not only because it’s such an odd sensation to … Continue reading Spanish Omelet from my Spanish Grandpa
Déjà vu All Over Again
It’s two weeks into month seven of my Happiness Project. By this point, it should come as no surprise that I’m a) having trouble with my resolutions, and b) getting … Continue reading Déjà vu All Over Again
Devotion and Paradox
On the way home from Aikido tonight I heard a story on As it Happens about Graham Short, an engraver in Birmingham (England, not Alabama) who engraved the phrase “Nothing … Continue reading Devotion and Paradox
good neighbors & strong, strong coffee (via feastiary)
Bonus blog post for today: a re-blog of my friend Jenny’s post about Cafe Cubano. Not only is Jenny always sharing great recipes, her writing is unfailingly hilarious. Please do … Continue reading good neighbors & strong, strong coffee (via feastiary)
Week 28: Valentine, Schmalentine
When I declared myself a Valentine’s Day Humbug on my Imperfect Happiness Facebook Page, Victoria suggested that since it’s Marriage Month, I might consider celebrating Valentine’s Day this year. I … Continue reading Week 28: Valentine, Schmalentine
My Mama Body
I was going back and looking at my blog posts from our Florida trip. I found myself looking at the one I posted of me in silhouette against the sunset, … Continue reading My Mama Body
Review: Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris
Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris My rating: 4 of 5 stars Great look at cubicle culture. Took me back to my days working for The Man … Continue reading Review: Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris
Pleasantly Surprised by Airport Security
A few months ago, I wrote an angst-ridden blog post about how I was incredibly nervous about “enhanced pat-downs” and those “look-at-you-naked” new full-body scanners at the airport. I was … Continue reading Pleasantly Surprised by Airport Security
My Dream Vacation: One That Doesn’t Suck
Topic: describe your dream vacation | The Daily Post at WordPress.com. Another post inspired by The Daily Post. A post about my “dream vacation” seems pretty timely, seeing as how … Continue reading My Dream Vacation: One That Doesn’t Suck
Increase Your Word Power: Aromatherapoop
Noun. The aroma that results when the following conditions converge: 1. Indoor cats 2. Litter boxes 3. Vacation of one week or longer 4. A bathroom vanity that covers a … Continue reading Increase Your Word Power: Aromatherapoop
Grandmas, Grandmas Everywhere
I’ve heard a lot of people complain about the rather advanced age of the average Floridian. Jokes about early bird specials, and those giant wrap-around sunglasses, complaints about under-funded schools … Continue reading Grandmas, Grandmas Everywhere
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