What’s the statute of limitations on stealing crap from your parents’ kitchen when you move out? Nearly 15 years ago, I moved into my first apartment. As I left my dad’s house, I took with me everything in my bedroom, his our copy of the Gingras Family Marriages, and his immersion blender. I cannot for [...]
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The word for 2012 is Home. Making one. Being one. Settling into and contributing to one. 2011 was a year of transitions. Moving from one state to another, from one company to another (with some consulting in the middle), from a large household of one to a small household of two and a dog. We’ve [...]
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With thanks to ejshea, who’s made an admirable habit of using the same list from year to year. I think I’ll do the same. 1. What did you do in 2011 that you’d never done before? Oh, good lord, so many things. I spent a week on a road trip with my brother. I ran [...]
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Do you know I was never taught that “30 days has September” rhyme as a kid? I’m not very thankful for that. I am thankful for all this, though: My health. I realize this is the best way to ensure that I get lupus by Christmas, but I’ve been really, really healthy this year and [...]
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Quotes from the World’s Best Boyfriend Pre-surgery, regarding risks and recovery: “I’m blind and we can’t fix it. If you go deaf, we’re screwed. Let’s do it.” Post-surgery, regarding my inexplicable need to heal faster and do more earlier than directed: “Think of it this way: You’ve just had your skeleton altered. It’s okay if [...]
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Courtesy of Havi at The Fluent Self, by way of Elizabeth Halt… “Anything that’s useful. All that stuff you think you’ll remember but actually you don’t. A working hypothesis you’re currently testing. Or an aspect of yourself or your life that’s currently under investigation.” Book of Me I feel better, stand taller, and walk more [...]
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