Have you seen this? 88 Things You Need to Know Before Attending a Wedding (via Stephanie over at URBZEN) The author, a recent newlywed, is aware of the myriad guides that exist for brides, grooms, and the entourage involved in hosting the Big Day. She and her friends have graciously compiled a ”Guest Guide” that, were I [...]
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People have asked me why, especially since I started doing this publicly. Why blog? Why put your life out there for everyone to see? Why set yourself or someone you love up for an embarrassing election expose? There is a better answer than “Why not?” From Jul over at Thumbscre.ws: The Writer’s Catechism. (Spend some [...]
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I love Christmas, most of the time. I like having a home that looks and smells appropriately festive — there really is something about pine needles and cinnamon that makes me want to believe in Santa Claus. And I love Christmas music like a fat kid loves cake. Christmas in Vermont as a kid was [...]
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It’s been a while since I maintained a food log. I know, I know…a bazillion percent of people who lose weight and keep it off practice mindful eating, and a food journal is critical to that success. Well, eat me. I’ve become relatively good at prioritizing the things I need/want to spend my stress on, [...]
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Dear Miss LJ: You’re not technically among us yet, but I don’t really think it will take you long to learn that your dad is pretty special. Seriously. He has an effect on people — they love him fiercely, and I don’t know if they ever really know why. I’ve had some time to think [...]
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Tom Brokaw called Obama on his smoking habit this weekend. I would love to rant and rave about this, to use my mom as my soapbox and scream at the POTUS-E for presenting a poor example to his children and to the country. “Damn it, Mr. Almost-President, you should be perfect!” I can’t do it. [...]
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Postsecret.com has been an important site for me over the years. It serves two real purposes — it appeals to the basic voyeuristic spirit of people (woohoo! secrets!), and, by giving everyone a glimpse into others’ lives, it makes them feel a little less alone in their private sorrows and dreams. “Them.” Me. Whoever. Y’all, [...]
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I know. I’ve been quieter than usual. I blame a major site launch at work, some personal and professional drama, and the engrossing nature of my current knitting project. No offense. I mean, my knitting is orange and fuzzy, and you’re not. Frankly, I am flat exhausted. It seems silly and a gross understatement, given the course [...]
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