February 4, 2011

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terrible two or terrible you?

terrible two or terrible you?

(Luke & Abigail, Age 2)
Phil’s college friends, a couple with a two-year-old daughter, have been staying with us for the past eight days. Today is day nine. Their departure date was this coming Monday, day twelve. Yes, was. They’ve…

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February 1, 2011

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if you could eat ANYWHERE in new york, where would you go?

if you could eat ANYWHERE in new york, where would you go?

With Kids, Hit Up Serendipity III : The Foot Long Hot Dog
Being asked, “If you could eat ANYWHERE in New York, where would you go?” is like asking me to plan a dream vacation. My mind slips into a…

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January 26, 2011

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epiphanies, luck, and relatives: what I’m reading

epiphanies, luck, and relatives: what I’m reading

This isn’t news. I live for the bookstore. I like the eavesdropping, the cafe, and the ability to turn any corner and be inspired. I love that I’m invited to be still and quiet, that they sell organization calendars and…

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January 25, 2011

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an open sex life, a closed door

an open sex life, a closed door

QUESTION FROM A GREEK TRAGEDY READER: I was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness. That’s odd for me to even type because as long as I’ve remembered, it’s been difficult for me to share that with people. I was married just…

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January 25, 2011

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spring fling with j.clown

spring fling with j.clown

jcrew spring 2011
No, seriously. You can’t have meant to have any of us trotting about town looking like a Ukrainian Easter egg. These pink flood pants coupled with a net-cast lavender number, all draped with a paper bag of…

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January 24, 2011

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i’d rather die than be one of those people who wears a sports jersey in public

i’d rather die than be one of those people who wears a sports jersey in public

Or anywhere, for that matter. Just, ew. Yet.
Oh, yes, there is a yet, a yet with a proof.

New York Jetsons in Texas
Yesterday we all dressed in JETS clothing for “the game.” Mind you we weren’t going to…

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January 18, 2011

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i’m the other woman

i’m the other woman

QUESTION FROM A GREEK TRAGEDY READER: I am desperate for your advice, but have been hesitant to solicit it for fear of your fans, or worse, your despising me. You see, I am having an affair with a friend’s boyfriend.…

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January 18, 2011

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catalog lies + lives

catalog lies + lives

Phil is going on a trip to New York this month, and in preparation, he was rifling through his closet, hoping to cull “New York outfits”—clothes he can wear that’ll at least give the impression that he doesn’t actually spend…

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