Archive | July, 2010

writerly lists

July 27, 2010

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writerly lists

I always wanted to stab a pair of cutting shears into the throats of people who said, “I’m in love with words.” Or “I’m a lover of language.” Who says that? I wish I could turn people like that into…

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poo dance and other fouls

July 21, 2010

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We use positive reinforcement with our sweet bean, hoping to entice him toward bowel movement on the bowl. We do a poo poo dance, motivate him with stars and a chart, stickers to reward when we put him on the…

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vacuuming without a cleaner

July 20, 2010

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vacuuming without a cleaner

keeping my abs where they belong: hidden
She had less than a day to pack for their six sunbrella days and sexed up nights. Her man was whisking her off to Hawaii. There was no time for spray tan, to…

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private benjamin moments

July 19, 2010

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private benjamin moments

At Island Burgers & Shakes: “Yes, I’d like a side of cottage cheese with some celery please. Oh, and then kill me.”
It was a rock bottom moment. A lot of people speak about bottoming out, getting to that hellacious…

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advice: how to move on

July 19, 2010

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advice: how to move on

QUESTION FROM A GREEK TRAGEDY READER: I have been reading your blog for four years, bought both books and STILL can’t figure out how to “get over the bastard.” We were married for 13 years, and I left him last…

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floozy night

July 15, 2010

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floozy night

Never post drunken photos: you’ll hate yourself (even more) come morning
All I’m gonna say is there was talk of the finger up the arse maneuver. It’s a shame that I can never quite stick to the “all” part of…

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buick, babes, + belief (that anything’s possible)

July 13, 2010

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buick, babes, + belief (that anything’s possible)

It’s kind of absurd how happy I am here in Los Angeles. Phil and I are staying with dear friends in West Hollywood. Over dinner last night, said friends told me how when I was touring for Straight Up and…

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what you do makes a difference

July 10, 2010

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I normally don’t do this. Just post a comment from a reader in plain site, making it content. Mostly because at some points in my life, sentiments similar to this one have been expressed, but they weren’t always felt–on my…

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