Archive | May, 2010

wrecking balls + other psychos

May 26, 2010

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Once upon an engaged life ago, I worked in an office with a beautiful, funny woman, who was, without question, a fucking psycho. But, man was she entertaining. And I liked how neurotic she was. In Moose I changed her…

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talking things through

May 26, 2010

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A day later, I was still sick over it, being curt, avoiding you. You called me out on it, wanting to know what my problem was, and I told you I was still angry about what happened. "Well, I’m furious,"…

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advice: when friendship becomes endship

May 25, 2010

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advice: when friendship becomes endship

QUESTION FROM A GREEK TRAGEDY READER [Let's call her Natalie]: I’ve been a long time reader (since you first were featured in The New York Times) and really could use your advice.
Several years ago I introduced a work colleague…

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when parents fight

May 24, 2010

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when parents fight

My hands were full with a sleeve of diapers and two books. You were sitting on the bed with our little man. I heard you say, "They laughed at you? Well, that’s their problem, not yours, buddy." You and I…

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what’s your “what if” upgrade?

May 19, 2010

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what’s your “what if” upgrade?

I began this blog over six years ago. In that time I’ve posted about wants and dreams and pie in the sky ifs. I’ve also covered disappointments and the danger of having unrealistic expectations. I’ve discovered one of the keys…

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see yourself on reality TV

May 17, 2010

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see yourself on reality TV

I dare you to watch Tough Love Couples on VH1 and not A) Bite your nails; B) See yourself in it; C) Realize what could use some work in own relationship. That’s right, DARE. This shite is good. Almost Temptation…

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my fair lazy: jenaissance edition

May 13, 2010

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my fair lazy: jenaissance edition

Alright ladies, your summer beach reading is here for the taking, now, in spring—a season of rebirth, or birth at least, and new beginnings. New York Times bestselling author Jen Lancaster’s latest memoir My Fair Lazy is just that. An…

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from glitz to grits

May 13, 2010

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from glitz to grits

I’m obsessed with the South. Moved by it. The "what’s that got to do with the price of butter" sayings, roadkill baked goods, dove hunt dinners, the ironic formality found in such a slow-paced, porch-drunk, June bug of a place.…

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