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Anatomy of some naughty bits
Friends know I’m always on the lookout for a good laugh, and if it’s naughty humor, all the better. But even I was a little taken aback by the new post in my inbox this afternoon from a blogger I began following this week. It is called The Penis Poem. Yup. It is an ode … Continue reading
It’s a thankless job … but someone has to do it
I used to laugh with abandon at Bill Cosby’s parenting routines. These days? Not so much. I’m living them. Remember the bit Cosby would do about his wife being sick in bed and the kids needing breakfast? He took the lazy route, fed them slabs of chocolate cake, and they sung his praises — “Dad … Continue reading
Girls just want to have fun
There is high excitement in our house. It is P minus six days and counting. Yes, you read that right. P. As in Party. Of. The. Century. Catherine’s Sweet 16 party is Saturday — a small, low-key affair that is consuming a tremendous amount of our attention. Just 10 girls, plus the party princess, getting … Continue reading
More naked truths
All at once, body image issues are dogging me, mocking me, making me face the stark reality about my own hangups. And like that first-morning look in the mirror, it ain’t pretty. Turning 46 was like walking through an invisible curtain: Suddenly, there’s more gray and more wrinkles, more difficulty reading small type, more unexpected … Continue reading
A sure-fire cure for spring fever
Ah, spring! How wonderful to feel the warm sunshine and balmy breeze, see the spring bulbs blooming and the trees in bud. Like just about everyone else in the neighborhood, we celebrated the change of season last weekend by getting outdoors — albeit briefly. And as liberating as it was to shed some layers of … Continue reading
Moving violation
Dear Jackass Who Sideswiped my Car: Really?! Seriously?! Judging by the size and depth of the paint lines you left on the passenger door, there is no way you did this without realizing. And honestly, if I wanted white stripes, I would have gone for a much more professional design. But my car is not … Continue reading
To every seasoning, a repurpose
Finally! A “Chopped” I can REALLY relate to. Tonight’s mystery baskets are full of leftovers! So far, the appetizer round’s mandatory ingredients included leftover pizza and beer (plus graffiti eggplant and prunes). I practically had to check the fridge to make sure we weren’t burgled while we were at work today. I usually eat my … Continue reading
Have you hugged your mailman today?
Saturday afternoon brought a milestone moment — the passing of an era, even. Basil invited me down to the landmark Greenwich Post Office building on Greenwich Avenue for one last peek before the whole operation was moved up the street to more modern digs. The USPS‘s financial troubles forced the sale of the 1917 neoclassical … Continue reading
Wrinkles … and time
Apparently, it’s official: I’m old. Time magazine thinks so. Within days of my birthday a few weeks ago, they sent me a note in the mail, asking me to renew my subscription. For the senior citizen rate. Catherine danced around the house fairly crowing: “It’s because you’re old.” Remember my trip to the eye doctor … Continue reading
The naked truth about my body of work
My friend, Kristen, wrote a terrific blog post today that had me smiling, nodding my head and even laughing out loud. It was about her recent trip to the spa and how it had her baring more than her soul — a very uncomfortable prospect even for someone as fit and beautiful as she is. … Continue reading
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