Turning their backs on reality

January 9, 2015
This should go without saying, but it doesn't. I feel that I must preface this by saying that some of my favorite friends are cops. I support law enforcement (but not...
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How Celebrity Apprentice is like real life

January 8, 2015
The new season of Celebrity Apprentice has begun and -----I’m fairly certain that among my peers, my love of the TV show is a minority view. Say what you will about...
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Got renovation advice?

January 7, 2015
This is a reader-participation post in a big way, so if you have something to offer on this subject, anything at all, know that it will be welcomed. We're renovating...
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56 Comments · Blog, Stylin'

Pay kindness forward

January 6, 2015
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Seems to me we need more kindness in the world, don't you agree?  To do my part,  I'm starting a "Pay Kindness Forward" initiative for bloggers. Some people have...
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How to overcome fear of flying

January 5, 2015
Airplane disasters tend to bring out every fear and anxiety we've ever had about flying.  We can't escape the days of hyped up media coverage-- so much overload that...
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53 Comments · Blog, Travel

I’m not who I thought I was

January 4, 2015
If you're descended from Sicilians you can be part just-about-anything, because the island was constantly invaded. You can be a dark-skinned Sicilian descended from...
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20 Comments · Blog, Travel

Word crimes: common errors

January 3, 2015
Hello my darlings, it's me again, the Grammar Bitch, here to help set you straight in the new year. It's been a couple years now since I've taught college classes, and...
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First steps, baby steps

January 2, 2015
This is not my Fitbit Dashboard. In fact, mine has never had a number that high that because it doesn't give credit for the things I spend most of my time doing. Unless...
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Remember the every-day courageous

January 1, 2015
I'm going to spare you the pleasure of reading yet another piece about the turning of the page, fresh starts, resolutions. Here's something a little different for the...
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No resolutions

December 31, 2014
New Year Wishes It's been a hard year in the world. Hard in every sense of the word. It's hard to not despair.  And yet, a new year brings hope that the slate can be...
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