Saying goodbye to Dr. Christina Yang

May 16, 2014
I knew this day would come, eventually: the day we'd have to say good by to Dr. Christina Yang on Grey's Anatomy. "We've only got two Kleenex boxes near the TV," my...
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20 Comments · Reviews

Genius. Just … genius.

May 15, 2014
Who among us hasn't wanted to dress Jesus? For the price of just a few lattes, you can. This fabulous magnetic Jesus comes with a complete wardrobe — Jesus as surfer...
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18 Comments · Soul School

Going back in time

May 14, 2014
There was once a day when we knew the model and make of every car on the road. Including this iconic finned Cadillac Coup de Ville that we spied while out on errands a...
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Relax. Listen to the birds.

May 13, 2014
It's 6:30am. I'm sitting at my desk. Outside my windows, some birds are chattering. It's a sound we don't pay much attention to, what with traffic noises, television...
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Champagne with dinner? Yes.

May 12, 2014
When wine writer Natalie MacLean suggested that sparkling wine was entirely suitable to serve for dinner I was thrilled. And while I wouldn't wait for permission to do...
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Calling Mom

May 11, 2014
During our life together I spoke to my mother just about every single day. We lived thousands of miles apart for decades, but hearing her voice was an important part...
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Spare me the drama dumping

May 10, 2014
Like everyone else, I've got drama in my life.  I argue with my husband, lose friends, have my feelings hurt. All the usual stuff goes on in my life, like everyone...
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32 Comments · Blog

What are your words to live by?

May 9, 2014
Everyone's got one--a creed by which they live.  And I'm wondering what yours is, especially if you are a parent. Because I suspect parents might give things like this...
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When a loss isn’t a loss

May 8, 2014
In which case it's not really a loss, then, is it? Finding the lesson in the situation is tricky though. Sometimes that discovery only comes with time, because at...
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It’s National Masturbation Month

May 7, 2014
Let's pretend he's our age. But if you're younger: In the interests of equal opportunity: or this one I try to acknowledge the month every year. If you'd like...
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