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My Condolences
I’m having one of those days when strangers look at you and sigh sympathetically. No, really. It happened in the elevator. A very nice lady in nurse scrubs asked me about my job. I told her in the briefest possible way and with no negative tone of voice what I do.
She sighed and looked at [...]
Nebraska-Born Bliss
When was the last time you had a truly blissful two and a half days? I mean sincerely, truly blissful. No stress. No panic. No dieting. Anything spring instantly to mind?
Believe it or not, I had two such days this weekend. In Nebraska, of all places. For some reason, perhaps years of Kansas relatives telling [...]
A Woman’s Right to Underwire!
As most women know, the Victoria Secret Semi-Annual sale just passed. We have but six more months until, once again, we can purchase our over-priced but terribly effective under garments. I think most people would agree that, while expensive to the point of absurdity, Victoria has a pretty good secret. She can make any of [...]
South Beach Adventures – One Week Down
Believe it or not, a week later and I’m still South Beaching. That’s right. I have not caved and I am still fighting the good, if tricky, fight against carbs, sugar, and my too-tight clothing.
I must confess, I did cheat a bit on Sunday. On our nation’s birthday, I withstood cake, cup cakes, potato chips, [...]