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Today is the 6th anniversary of the death of my son's dad (lung cancer, age 46). I originally posted this in April 2005. Thought it was a good time to run it again.Yesterday, in an attempt to clean out the 49.5G that I've used on my laptop, I began opening a lot of files that I haven't looked at in awhile. In some cases, files that I didn't even remember that I had.One of these turned out to be a written account of the last week of Tony's life. I guess in trying to process everything, I wrote... Read Full Story
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Back by popular demand... my online dating missive.I wasn't a "Match.com" gal. Oh no. I went for the Nerve crowd. On the face of it, much hipper, quirkier, more creative types. And I loved filling out their profile form. (My favorite part: You have to fill in the blanks for "____ is sexy, ______ is sexier." My profile read: "Spooning is sexy, forking is sexier." God, I crack me up.)As a result, I attracted an "interesting" crop of suitors. Rather than go into elaborate anecdotes about these ... Read Full Story
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...circa 1966. Traded the communion dress for this fetching pantsuit, socks and Keds (or were they PF Flyers?). I was only eleven in this picture, and sometimes put crumpled up balls of looseleaf under my shirt to create the illusion of breasts. (not here, though) In those days, bras were so lumpy that the looseleaf looked pretty "real". Needless to say, I was in a big hurry to grow up.That summer my mother signed me up for CYO Day Camp (Catholic Youth Organization). Based on my date of bir... Read Full Story
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Well, if I'm going to show up at BlogHer next year (and I am), I suppose I ought to resurrect this here thang.I might post a few reruns over the next few days while I decide on a topic for my re-entry into blog land.... I have a few bouncing around in my head: The Air Traveler's Strife, Why I Think People Have Lost Their Minds (yes, all of them), Updated Pet Peeves and Other Daily Annoyances, Songs to Drive By... My goal will be to post something new at least once a week, in between Facebook... Read Full Story
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Just got back from ten days in South Africa. It was a business trip to Durban, but I also managed to get a few days in Cape Town and an overnight in a game reserve (Phinda) which was completely amazing.We got so close to this male lion that it was literally terrifying. He was just sitting there, very quietly, but then got up and walked toward our (open) vehicle. He walked right along side the jeep (next to me), close enough that I could have touched him. I could not BREATHE. But he just looke... Read Full Story
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And help him win money for Greyhound Rescue and Rehab: Vote for Tiger! http://www.text-link-ads.com/xml_blogger.php?inventory_key=YVQWWUPSLEJ2XHL6UQ55&feed;=1 Read Full Story
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Facebook, Twitter... almost all of the people I've "met" online through blogging are now status-updating and twittering. 140 characters, a 2-second flash of what's happening in that moment. Instant blogging... just add words.It's fun, I'm doing it too, but I'm also a little sad because this takes short attention spans to a whole new level. I used to blog pretty frequently, posting photos and writing little missives about everything from my crazy family to politic... Read Full Story
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Carla from Top Chef:and Beakerhttp://www.text-link-ads.com/xml_blogger.php?inventory_key=YVQWWUPSLEJ2XHL6UQ55&feed;=1 Read Full Story
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And don't let the White House gate hit you in the ass on your way out. I am so excited about the next few days, the next 8 years... I could just burst. I am going to be doing a lot of traveling around the world on business this year, to London and Durban and Istanbul, and it is so nice to feel like I don't have to be ashamed of our government and most of all, our President.Here's a little ditty to send Bush on his way:"So long, farewell, auf wiedersehn, adieuYou'd better ... Read Full Story
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Well, as my international blogger friends like to say, "one more sleep" until I leave for Switzerland tomorrow. I still have so much to do (to prepare not just for the work part, but also to get everything in place for those who will be helping take care of Lucas while I'm gone.) I'm a little anxious (10 days is a LONG time to be away from my loved ones!) but also excited about the adventure and the presentation I'll be giving. I know this stuff like the back of my hand,... Read Full Story
