Friday, August 10, 2007

Together

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For the first time since before July 4th, I had a long phone conversation with my best friend. I've been so mad at him, so worried about...

August Happiness -- Friday, August 10

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Done! Today I'm happy because it's still early Friday evening and my errands, my laundry and (most of) my grocery shopping are done!...

You can so die of a broken heart

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When Princess Diana died ten years ago, I was shocked by the incredible waste of her being killed by a drunk driver while escaping the papar...
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Friday's Feast #10

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Appetizer. What is your favorite kind of pie? Strawberry rhubarb Soup. Name something that made you smile this week. Buying school supplies...
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Thursday, August 09, 2007

Look at me! Look at me! Look at me!

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These very musings were reviewed by the discerning women of Some Many Blogs, So Little Time. To borrow from Sally Field, "Lexis likes ...
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August Happiness -- Thursday, August 9

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I'm sitting here at work, trying to look productive, trying not to think of everything that's troubling me, trying to at least appea...
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Not fair!

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It's not only not fair that my beloved, future Hall of Famer Greg Maddux, didn't win his last start, it's unfair that I haven...
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Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Thursday Thirteen #28 -- The Feline File

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Thirteen Things about THE BEST CATS ALIVE in the humble opinion of THE GAL HERSELF Meet the cats that share my home. Or, more precisely, tha...
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August Happiness -- Wedneday, August 8

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Received a long email from my best friend today. It was so nice to reconnect. He is struggling through a lot that he clearly thinks he has e...
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I drank dishwashing soap before taking this

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I heard on CourtTV that's how to beat a lie detector test. And I certainly beat this blogthings test, which I found via Kwizgiver , beca...
Tuesday, August 07, 2007

What I'm dreaming of

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When I'm traveling and people find out I'm from Chicago, they say, "Sorry about those rough winters." Oh puh-leeze! On a d...
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August Happiness -- Tuesday 7

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This one was rough, because today has been rather sucky. (I'm tempted to provide a litany of all that sucked, but that kinda defeats th...
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I might as well just have a hot dog

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Back in April, I realized that I looked like a fat pigeon. So I began working out more. In addition to visiting the gym more, I've upped...
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Tina's Tuesdays #3

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Topic: Mystery Island If you got stranded on an island... Who would you like for a companion? ...
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Monday, August 06, 2007

In praise of a pretty boy auteur

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Movie lover that I am, I've done posts that canonized Marilyn , Liz and Nat . Today we give equal time to one of modern Hollywood's...
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August Happiness -- Monday 6

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"Oh baby, come on, let me take you where the action is. It's so neat to meet your baby where the action is …" Today the oldies...
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Sunday, August 05, 2007

Sweet Dreams Are Made of This

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Look who's back! Yes, I'm aware we lost. I watched the entire game, even after I knew we would lose (I wanted to see Glavine hug his...
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August Happiness -- August 4 and 5

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This weekend, this made me happy ... Saturday, August 4 -- Coffee shop breakfasts. Saturdays are always hectic as I bounce from grocery sto...
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Unconscious Mutterings #5

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I say ... and you think ... ? 1. Voices :: sing 2. Have to :: must 3. Machine :: sewing 4. Seventh grade :: class 5. Beach ::...
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Saturday, August 04, 2007

Believing in love, goodness, redemption … & Lenny Bruce

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This was inspired by a comment I recently received that left me very … sad. Let me begin by proudly stating I am a Christian. I believe that...
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Friday, August 03, 2007

August Happiness -- Friday 3

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Happiness is living in a village of book lovers. I live in a town that has three well-stocked libraries, and tonight was the major fundraise...
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Friday's Feast #9

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Appetizer. On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being highest, how polite are you? 7. I mean to be a 10, but I can get lost in thought and be forg...
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It's middle name tag & I'm IT!

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Kwizgiver tagged me for the Middle Name Meme. 1. You have to post these rules before you give the facts. 2. Players, you must list one fact...
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Thursday, August 02, 2007

Up to Mo's Challenge

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I'm going to be happy this month! Moodiness and problems have been weighing on me like gravity, and I've decided to combat it by acc...
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I blame it on Sparky Duck's influence

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In the latest issue of Allure, more of the women interviewed (25%) chose Scarlett Johansson over any other celebrity to be their body double...
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The world will pardon my mush ...

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... Cuz I have got a crush, my baby, on Lou ...And Soriano, and Floyd, and Lee. Hell, my heart is expansive enough this morning to include t...
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Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Thursday Thirteen #27 -- Dog Fighting

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Thirteen Things about DOG FIGHTING Dog fighting is a tragedy and we each must do our part to stop it. It’s not “just” cruelty to animals. Do...
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He saw his service as an honor and a duty. They saw his sacrifice as a PR opportunity.

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Pat Tillman was a loyal guy. Once he got into the NFL, he turned down a multi-million contract to stay with the team that originally signed ...
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Exciting baseball

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The Cubs won. So did the Brewers. Both teams came from behind. We remain a full game behind Milwaukee. I could say that as long as the games...
Tuesday, July 31, 2007

I must be a savage

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Do you know who these two guys are? The one in color is Ingmar Berman. The other is Michelangelo Antonioni. They both died recently. I'm...

Hi! I'm ovulating!

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This means that I want: • Fritos corn chips (the Originals, none of that barbecue shit for this Gal). • A drip that keeps sugary, caffeine-l...
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Tuesday Twosome #1

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Perfect for today's shitty (oops, I mean "hot") weather: Two refreshing drinks: Coke and ice water Two places that are always ...

Tina's Tuesdays #2

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Topic: Music for the Soul Who is your all-time favorite artist? Pau...
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Monday, July 30, 2007

Now this is too much!

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There's a coworker who makes frequent appearances in this blog because she's such a cryer. I have never met ANYONE this comfortable...
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A Delicate Beauty

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Natalie Wood. Isn't she lovely? When I was a little girl, she was a BIG movie star. Maybe not Julia Roberts huge, but certainly Sandra B...