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I have a blog and I’m not afraid to use it
I turned a corner somewhere. Crossed a line. Went through a doorway. And I’m not sure it’s a good corner/line/doorway. I hate 20-somethings. I no longer keep quiet when something pisses me off. I’m scaring the 20-somethings when they do something … Continue reading
Posted in Aliens and uncharted planets, Meteor Shower, Observatory
Tagged business, Humor, life, middle-age, rant
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The Danger of the Single Story
This is an engaging and insightful talk from Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Adichie. I recently spoke at a university where a student told me that it was such a shame that Nigerian men were physical abusers like the father character in my … Continue reading
My Excalibur, My Oil and Sauce Dispenser (No. 111)
I stopped by the dollar deal shelves at the grocery store today. I was in pursuit of mandarin oranges for the semi-annual Tomorrow Salad, but first I detoured over as the stacks of plastic and cheap glass beckoned me. I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Aliens and uncharted planets, Observatory, Sun, Wonderment
Tagged Humor, shopping, writing
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Griffin–the One, the Only, the Not-to-be-Copied
The five-year-old has turned from the spitting, screaming, biting that got him euphemistically categorized as a “spirited” toddler into a bright, loving, bouncy Kindergartener. I adore him. Really. It’s just so lovely to see the transformation in him. Not that he … Continue reading
Accountability Coach Update
Prompted by a comment from Bullwinkle, who wondered if I’d followed through on my personal ad looking for an Accountability Coach, I thought I’d stop in after my long unexplained absence to give you the update. I am happy to report that … Continue reading
And Now for Something Completely Different
It’s just been too much earnestness, yearning, and thinking this week hasn’t it? Time to lighten up. This is perfect. The brilliant Big Honkin’ team imagined what it would be like to have Google for a roommate. High-lair-ee-us. 3 episodes (about … Continue reading
I’ve Been Hosed
In which Shoppers Drug Mart screws me over with their new house brand overpackaged pantyhose. Continue reading
Posted in Aliens and uncharted planets, Meteor Shower, Minor notes in the celestial chord, Observatory
Tagged business, Humor, life, philosophy, rant
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A Couple of Pieces of Happy
Well, my friends, it’s been another good week. My karmic wheel must be on an upswing because I even got a parking spot about 20 feet away from the beach this evening. I know! Woah! So, I have no major … Continue reading
Star Trek Epiphany
Today is the still awkwardly-named Discussion of Trinity of Brain Issues (Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Aspergers) and the Treatment Thereof Tuesday. DTBITTT. I don’t know that my day should sound like a raspberry. Maybe for the time being we could … Continue reading
Posted in Aliens and uncharted planets, Big Bang, celestial beings, Mothership, Observatory, Star Catalogue
Tagged ADHD, aspergers, autism, brain, CAPD, health, human behavior, Humor, learning disabilities, movies
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This post! Now Collectible!
My son brought home his School Supply Order Form yesterday. Never mind that he received it several days ago and only gave it to me the afternoon of the due date. Just never mind. I’m letting it go, and I think … Continue reading
Posted in Aliens and uncharted planets, Meteor Shower, Minor notes in the celestial chord, Observatory, Sun
Tagged business, FAIL, Humor, marketing, school
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Tentative Equinox North
Tentative Equinox 