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Monthly Archives: January 2011
I’m Telling Your Mother
In second grade, my best friend and I fought like sisters over our Barbie collections. I was an only child, therefore my Barbies were ladies – always properly clothed with flowing platinum blonde coifs, perfect manicures and, for that matter, … Continue reading
Buyer’s Remorse
Had a discussion about the seven deadly sins this morning and one thing is clear… I’m going to hell. I went to Trader Joe’s last night to get some milk and eggs, and gluttonous me ended up walking out with … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Food, Humor, Life
Tagged buyer's remorse, excess, gluttony, greed, pride, seven deadly sins, timeshare, trader joes
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Enrique Iglesias… and Other Things I Used to Hate
I’ve been wondering something for a few months now and I finally just have say it out loud… when did Enrique Iglesias get hot? It’s a quandary beyond my comprehension that snuck up on me entirely without my consent. If you … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Humor, Life
Tagged candy, cheese, drinks, enrique, Halloween, Incubus, music, pet peeves, turning 31
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The Age of Aquarius is Over
So today Matt Lauer informed me that I’m a Capricorn, and for one brief moment my world shook as hard as the day I learned my idol, Vanilli, was a fraud. First Pluto isn’t a planet and now I’m not … Continue reading
The Fine Art of Small Talk
I don’t drink coffee. I love the aroma, but I’ve always been disappointed that something that looks so much like rich, dark chocolate tastes so much like a taxi driver’s breath. So rather than a jolt of caffeine to perk … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Humor, Life, Work
Tagged chiming in, eavesdropping, small talk, water cooler conversation
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Flying for Peanuts
In total, I’ve probably spent the equivalent of three years of my life traveling, with a significant portion of that time hanging out in airports around the world. I can tell you where to find the best smelling bathroom soap, which … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Food, Friends, Humor, Life Lessons, Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged airlines, airplane food, airports, American, first-class, luggage, miles, peanuts, rewards, security, Southwest, travel, TSA, Virgin
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Texting 101
Pavlov’s dog has nothing on us. We could be seven Kleenex in during a Lifetime movie marathon, knuckle deep inside a buttery lobster, or even painting the Sistine Chapel, but each time we hear the familiar beep, chime, or vibration … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Family, Friends, Humor, Life Lessons, Mobile, Phone, Social Media
Tagged etiquette, mobile phone, Pavlov, rules, texting, wireless
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Insomnia
I’ve been traveling for weeks, had a cold since before Christmas that I haven’t completely shaken, and have been working out like a mad woman in honor of the seven cows I consumed while back in the Midwest for the … Continue reading
Posted in Commentary, Health, Holidays, Humor, Life Lessons, Uncategorized
Tagged fitness, hotel, Insomnia, Las Vegas, late night, sleeping, travel, wine
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White Elephant in the Room 
How to Earn Your Crown
Let me preface by noting I’ve been a Disney fanatic since birth, every biographical report I did in grade school was on Mr. Disney, I go to D Land at least thrice a year, Jiminy Cricket is my hero, and … Continue reading →