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Mother Teresa I’m not!

You could always pick my kid out in the Halloween parade lineup as the only child with a store bought costume. I’m also the mom who brought in Safeway brand cupcakes when it was my turn to provide snacks. Mother … Continue reading →

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Dear God …

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 the accountability thing that I know you will … Continue reading →

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You want me to fit into that?!

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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Right is Might

Or so they say. I’ve spent the better part of a lifetime thinking that being right would render the ultimate satisfaction. I know what you’re thinking; what a pompous patootie! As it turns out I was right far more often … Continue reading →

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Sex: why are we wanting less of it?

Is this a trick question? I’ve just finished reading the umpteenth survey telling me how unsatisfied everyone in America is with their sex life and how we are prone to live more celibate lives in our ‘golden years’. Really? So … Continue reading →

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Can we survive our pet peeves?

We were having a lovely dinner the other night with some friends when they brought up a pet peeve of theirs that was going on at the table next to us; loud chewers. It occurred to me that we all … 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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Does God belong in religion?

Some would answer that God is religion. But whose God … and whose religion? Having been raised a Catholic by my father and a Baptist by my mother, I can attest to the confusion of it all. Where does God … 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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