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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8 Comments · Opinion

The worst critic of all

October 20, 2013
Affirmations are everywhere on social media and they're usually aimed at women.  Most times, I'd look smugly at them and think, "I'm long past needing that, thank...
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8 Comments · Blog

♥ me some contemporary Native American art

October 19, 2013
Contemporary art is my favorite. So when I find a museum that's got great art and a unique, authentic spin, I'm all over it. Such was the case this month at the Museum...
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8 Comments · Travel

A mother talks with her son in the afterlife

October 18, 2013
Image Credit Grief. Most of us know something about it. It's a human common denominator. No matter what our religious or spiritual beliefs, coping with the death of a...
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29 Comments · Blog

Follow up to “The vibe matters”

October 17, 2013
You remember the mammogram I rescheduled because I didn't like the vibe of the radiology center? I blogged about it HERE.   As you may recall, I rescheduled and ...
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6 Comments · Blog

The (in-)validity of Linked In endorsements

October 17, 2013
You've gotten those little flag notifications, haven't you? The ones that indicate that a Linked In connection has "endorsed you," usually for a skill some Linked In...
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24 Comments · Blog

Halibut with Capers

October 16, 2013
It's easy to be a good cook--simply follow instructions! So many delicious recipes can be found online, with the added benefit of reviews from those who've made the...
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13 Comments · Recipes

I was so much older then

October 15, 2013
Have you noticed this?  Here's my theory: When we're younger, we're consumed with the serious business of family and career, sometimes starting these efforts very...
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28 Comments · Blog

Fabulous little makeup box giveaway!

October 14, 2013
I love giving away stuff. I do. It's a bad habit because it can make people feel beholden.  But I don't do it for that--I do it because it feels good! I subscribe to...
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25 Comments · Reviews

The vibe matters

October 13, 2013
Going to the doctor's not fun--not for us and not for our pets. When our almost 16-year-old rescue dog (who's been with M. since two months of age) began to have...
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18 Comments · Blog

We could all use a little Zen

October 12, 2013
“Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.” ~Dalai Lama Boy, ain't that the...
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14 Comments · Soul School

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