The boring lives of suburban wives

September 9, 2026
adult-content
If there were a category for "most boring reality show, The Double Lives of Suburban Wives would win, hands down. I don't watch ALL reality programming featuring women. But I have been a fan of the various Bravo "housewives" franchises, which enticed me to watch a few episodes of this show (on...
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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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14 Comments · Blog

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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28 Comments · Blog

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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20 Comments · Soul School

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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23 Comments · Blog

Capitalizing on our paranoia

May 6, 2014
The thing about capitalism is that entrepreneurs can and will monetize just about everything. Including our paranoia.  That's the beauty of our system. The Skymall...
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27 Comments · Blog, Travel

Easy, healthy lemon chicken

May 5, 2014
Walking Riley the other day, I caught a glimpse of one of our lemon trees, heavy with fruit. Oh, the taste of a lemon right off the tree!  I asked M to pick a few and...
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33 Comments · Recipes

Port, crystal and — crystal blue persuasion

May 4, 2014
"What kind of glasses should we serve the port in?" I asked my husband the other day. We were having a few friends over for after dinner cheese, chocolate and port, and...
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Guilt-free zone

May 3, 2014
It's a Saturday. My To-Do list waits expectantly on my desk, pen nearby and ready to cross out my accomplishments.  But really, I feel like doing nothing. Nothing at...
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31 Comments · Reviews

Imitation: not the sincerest form of flattery

May 2, 2014
Ignore that saying about the "sincerest form of flattery."  Imitation is, simply, IMITATION. Copying someone else. How could that be a good thing? Imitating is...
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