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packing lessons

May 25, 2008

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Sadly I do not, yet, have a royal packer. I happen to be the absolute worst when it comes to packing, and all those summers spent weekending in Sag Harbor have had no impact on my efficiency. First there’s the…

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fredericksburg “best of”

March 22, 2008

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We are in Fredericksburg. Any suggestions?…

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extended stay recap

March 6, 2008

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I was supposed to return to Austin on Sunday, but when I received a text from Phil encouraging me to stay in New York, I had to take him up on it. "Encouraging" is the right word. "We all of…

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the hit list: nyc itinerary

February 18, 2008

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I leave for New York next week. Feb 27-Mar 2. The trip has been scheduled for a while, even if it is just a quickie. I’m coming in to celebrate Dulce’s 30th birthday, staying with Alexandra and her Mr. Alexandra…

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craps

November 23, 2007

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craps

We’re gambling again.  Can’t quite help ourselves, though this time we’ll be in Atlantic City (eating at Sea Blue).  We’re going with my Dad and Carol, and I can’t wait!  I’ll be back to posting after the weekend.  I can’t…

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that’s a stretch

July 11, 2007

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I didn’t get stretch marks when I was pregnant.  I got them when I was fat.  Twelve, maybe younger.  I have white squiggly ones that look like yawning maggots, stretching across my breasts, near my hips, and along my inner…

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the last resort

July 10, 2007

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I was at a crowded resort pool the other day.  All the chaises were taken, staked with flip-flops and folded towels, goggles, magazines, and cans of spray SPF.   We were fortunate enough to spot a family as they began to…

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centruroides vittatus

July 9, 2007

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centruroides vittatus

I went bounding down our stairs and accosted Phil with a demand, "You have to come upstairs and pick something up for me."  What now? his face said for him.  "Now!" I said pulling him.  It wasn’t something heavy but…

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