It’s Not PMS, It’s You! Interview with the author
Fri, 27/08/10 – 14:04 | 26 Comments

“…for every woman who ever pulled her hair out trying to explain–for the 46th time–the importance of putting the toilet seat down, for Christ’s sake, or that burping the national anthem after every meal is not a constitutional right…

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It’s Not PMS, It’s You! Interview with the author
Friday, 27 Aug, 2010 – 14:04 | 26 Comments
It’s Not PMS, It’s You! Interview with the author

“…for every woman who ever pulled her hair out trying to explain–for the 46th time–the importance of putting the toilet seat down, for Christ’s sake, or that burping the national anthem after every meal is not a constitutional right…

The Weekly Rant: Raley’s, BelAir, and NobHill markets
Monday, 23 Aug, 2010 – 22:52 | 8 Comments
The Weekly Rant: Raley’s, BelAir, and NobHill markets

Strip away all the hoohah, the pink and the blue, the booties and the pacifiers, and what you’ve got is a world in which women are valued for what their ovaries do and their wombs produce.

The Weekly Rant: Target in the Bullseye, again
Friday, 13 Aug, 2010 – 17:00 | 13 Comments

Here’s what’s P-ing me O, frosting my hide, and generally adding to my disgruntlement this week.
Target: Yes, again. I made a trip to Target in Elk Grove yesterday because I needed (a) knickers, …

My Formerly Hot Life: First the Blog, Now the Book
Wednesday, 11 Aug, 2010 – 14:54 | 39 Comments
My Formerly Hot Life: First the Blog, Now the Book

And I’m laughing, snorting even, in that not-so-subtle way that demands you ask me, “what’s so funny?”

Diary of a Lost August: Movies, Politics, Target, and Whatever
Friday, 6 Aug, 2010 – 18:01 | 10 Comments
Diary of a Lost August: Movies, Politics, Target, and Whatever

Since in this state (i.e., the state of being on painkillers), my brain is floating in the ether, if you’re looking for sense here, turn away.

The Job Search: Day XX
Wednesday, 14 Jul, 2010 – 12:55 | 15 Comments
The Job Search: Day XX

The job was close by, I could indulge my lust for all things skin care, and as a bonus, I could impart to other women the secrets that I have accrued over a life lived in cosmetics.

Hello–Remember me? An apologia, of sorts
Thursday, 8 Jul, 2010 – 12:54 | 8 Comments
Hello–Remember me? An apologia, of sorts

Two weeks without a new post on MidLifeBloggers–my my my, haven’t we all been missing us. And haven’t I been remiss…

Writing Jobs That Pay–and some that don’t
Wednesday, 16 Jun, 2010 – 17:22 | 8 Comments

It’s Wednesday.  I bet you’re wondering: where’s that whatchamacallit Writer’s Workshop thingie?  S’not here.  Maybe t’won’t be ever again.  This website is iterating (new cool word I read all about here in the New York …

May 30: An Ode to My Dead on Decoration Day
Sunday, 30 May, 2010 – 17:36 | 27 Comments
May 30: An Ode to My Dead on Decoration Day

You should know from the outset that my tongue is planted firmly in my cheek.  This post will not mention the decorated dead of America’s many wars.  Not that they don’t deserve it, but, hey, …

Wednesday Writer’s Workshop: Commenting and Conversation
Wednesday, 26 May, 2010 – 14:38 | Comments Off
Wednesday Writer’s Workshop:  Commenting and Conversation

So here’s a short survey…just because I’m curious

1. I think Commenting on blogs is

a good way to get my two cents in

the best way to create a conversation with the blog author and others

a …