Category Archives: what I’m about

Marriage Warning: Side Effects May Occur

No, I don’t mean anything to do with eggs being fertilised. I’ve already talked a lot about the lies married people feed soon-to-be-married people: That marriage is hard [when it’s actually impossible], the wedding night is magical [depends on who … Continue reading

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Ford™ Has Something Stuck in Its Teeth and I’m Not Breaking the News

Ford™ is claiming their vehicles are now equal to the quality of Toyota™. Really? I heard them say so in three of their own commercials tonight during intermissions of American Idol™. I’m no marketing executive or anything, but if I … Continue reading

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It’s “Cheer Up, Charlie” Time…

Oh boy, am I ever in a good mood today! Look at what the forecast is**: Can’t see? I’ll zoom in on it: See that, there at the end, under the bright yellow sun under the word “SUN?” Seventy-one degrees! … Continue reading

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{The Dreaded Inevitable}

Now, let’s talk about exercise. Growing up I was active enough. I climbed trees, participated in summer league softball (faithfully for 10 years), and jumped on the trampoline. I also fought viciously with my older sister, ran wild through the … Continue reading

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Small Talk

They finally phoned. They phoned, and I was less-than-thrilled. Meeting two new people, inviting them into my “not-quite-decorated-even-though-I’m-unemployed” house, letting them sit on my red sofa (whilst banishing myself to the wooden Amish chair which is less of a chair … Continue reading

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