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a watercolored marriage

September 14, 2011

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a watercolored marriage

I‘ve been telling the kids how we’re going to do a “day in the life slice” of their lives. Similar to the book, What Happens on Wednesdays, filled with all the activities that happen in a day. Then I imagined…

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otherfcuker friends

September 12, 2011

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otherfcuker friends

I‘m just going to come out with it. I’ve met “The Mothers.”
If you had nothing more to go on, and you closed your eyes and tried, perhaps the following free-associations might bubble to the top:
Talk of product recalls…

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the unconscionable neighbor

September 7, 2011

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A few things. There’s been some back and forth book drama and headaches and not enough sleep, but I’m fine. In a crazed, still-adjusting, holy airbags, did I really just cut someone off in the B’nai Israel morning drop-off? I…

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three words that should be a four-letter word

September 1, 2011

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three words that should be a four-letter word

GIRLS NIGHT OUT. What a godawful phrase. It’s right up there with Mum’s The Word. So, call it what you will—Hen Party? Really?—but last night I was invited to a gathering of eight women. Over plates of sushi, I’m amazed…

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cupcakes + dinosaur train

August 18, 2011

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cupcakes + dinosaur train

Jim Henson’s Dinosaur Train Movie – One Hour Special
Dinosaur Big City premieres August 22 on PBS KIDS (check local listings)
My sweet Texan Lucas and Abigail are new to the Florida Market of Friendship and haven’t quite bonded with…

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friendship: another 12-step program

August 15, 2011

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If you want something in your life—significant friendships, so close you feel like the sisters (the one you’re still talking to)—you have to say it, aloud, then make it happen. As promised once upon a friendship ago, here’s my Grab…

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out of the closet, out of his mind

July 27, 2011

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out of the closet, out of his mind

Phil is already complaining. He’s comparing—dare I say it—WAL-MART’S. “The Wal-Mart here is just not what it is in Austin. Not even close.” Well, it’s not like we’re buying in bulk anyway. ‘Cause this here storage situation ain’t what he…

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waiting for the plastic surgeon

July 21, 2011

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waiting for the plastic surgeon

“Wider than it should be. And it will only get wider if you leave it alone.” ‘Nough said.
To likely be told to wait some more. Meanwhile, mama’s got the ‘rhea… Update: September 22, Little Miss will be getting a…

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