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The Ugly American

“Ugly American” is a less than affectionate term given to Americans who travel abroad who are a bit loud, lacking in manners and who dress like goobers. Being an American I take offense to the term. Okay, so I may … Continue reading →

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What are you afraid of?

Fat for starters. As my dear sister reminds me, I’m pushing 60 (she is such a sweetheart). Weight comes on quicker, goes off slower and distributes itself with a mind of its own. Oh yeah, I’m definitely afraid of fat. … Continue reading →

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You wanna piece of me?#*!

I found myself yelling those words at a young man in a public place. What happens to a seemingly normal (big stretch, I know) middle-aged woman that would bring her to yell such a thing to a teenage boy in … Continue reading →

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Love it or leave it

Words to live by. I was the only mom in my daughter’s grade school who did not push her kid to play sports.  I encouraged her to try them, but promised her she could quit if she found she didn’t … Continue reading →

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I love Brian Williams

Who doesn’t? You’ve got to love a man who visits you everyday dressed in his Sunday best and is always so well mannered and well informed. Did I mention his hunky broad shoulders? Everything I need or want to know … Continue reading →

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Ban the Baby?

Malaysian Airlines has just banned babies in their first class section.  Brilliant or unfair? Personally, I didn’t know you could ban babies. This information would have been helpful for me to know about twenty-five years ago. Never underestimate the baby! … Continue reading →

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Reality Bites

The hard thing about being a grown up is having to face reality on a daily basis.  It’s not easy. Mom doesn’t make our bed or do our laundry, dinner isn’t waiting for us, we have bills to pay, kids … Continue reading →

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The Change

When my doctor first told me I was going through the change I waited for the money. I didn’t get any. Then I thought, wow, this won’t be so bad. I’d change into something better. I would be like a … Continue reading →

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Oh, the sights of summer

Bathing suit season is soon upon us. Let us pray. Clearly I was born too late. If I were born in Roman times, I would be a goddess. I would have been revered; maybe even a legend (and not just … Continue reading →

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Dear God … we need to talk

  Dear God … we need to talk I learned a while ago that you have a rocking sense of humor. Something I’m kind of excited to talk with you about when the time comes. You are so big on … Continue reading →

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