Our Minds

The Doll Under the Christmas Tree

12.08.2011

One odd fact, though: every year, when I got that doll, I would name her Susie. I have no idea why.

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Apparently, I’m a Grinder . . .

11.18.2011

What stress? Oh, you mean the surprise-divorce, single-mother-works-with-people-who-steal stress followed by remarriage-to-blended-family thing?

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When Home is Not Really Home

11.10.2011

Sadness, that I’ve lived in a place for six years that still feels alien to me. No, I still feel alien to it.

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Brains Need Vacations,Too

08.25.2011

My problem seems to be managing expectations. My husband is quite content so far because he expected nothing. He figured beach, beer, back in three days. It’s easy being him.

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An Epiphany at TJ Maxx

08.03.2011

So, I decided, I will, then, be a hag. Are you horrified? Ready to hit the delete key? Well, hear me out first…

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Just Hangin’ Out at the Ford Test Track…

07.08.2011

Did my competitive spirt get blasted away by the aneurysm, or is that a function of–hey! we’re finally growing up?

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Happy Easter, Merry Passover & Baby Leek Risotto

04.21.2011

The eau de “this shirt doesn’t need to be washed yet since I’ve only worn it for a week, maybe two.” Well, the whole Apple store smells that way.

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Personal Growth Through Tragedy

03.24.2011

Don’t tell Marge she’s inspiring, though. It annoys her. “I’m sick and tired of being the poster child for living successfully with cancer.”

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A Dialogue With My 13 Year Old Self

02.11.2011

My point is that my memory of my life is completely different from what you wrote.
That happens at your age. But give me an example.

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The Power of the Internet: Hebdomadal

01.28.2011

Imagine, I thought, if the web could come up with one such weird and wonderful word, what the hard copy Thesaurus that I’ve carted around with me for the past thirty-plus years would yield.

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