The boring lives of suburban wives

September 9, 2026
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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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The sisters are arriving!

May 4, 2012
Sisters From Another Mister by Ilse Valfre The sisters arrive today. No, not mine. My sister-in-love's three sisters get in from NJ for graduation festivities and...
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Recipe for a healthy meal

May 3, 2012
Why feel deprived today? Slice up a beautiful, organic apple from a farmers market. Painting by Pattiane Stevenson from etsy's artonthemenu Cut a small wedge...
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Dreams: where the future begins

May 2, 2012
I'm arriving in my hometown tonight for festivities surrounding my nephew's graduation from college.Passages like the one he's going through this weekend always remind...
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Grandmas watch Kim Kardashian sex tape

May 1, 2012
ADULT CONTENT The fact that a young woman has made millions from leveraging a sex tape says a lot about where our society's at right now. I haven't seen the tape, but it...
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Memory: now a team effort

May 1, 2012
I was going through a girlfriend's full refrigerator the other day to help her organize and found what looked like a beautiful red sauce for pasta. (She's also of...
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Squandering the gift of good health

April 30, 2012
It's farmers market time in my part of the world and the seasonal vendors are getting ready to bring their beautiful fruits and vegetables to us.We have produce...
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Reality TV: All Alaska, all of the time

April 29, 2012
Alaska has become the center of the reality show universe this year, and despite the fact that these shows are manipulated, twisted and yes, scripted, we've gotten...
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Picking up on — and ignoring — cues

April 28, 2012
"Such a smart dog," say people who know Riley, and yes, he is.But really, what it is is this:  he's very good at picking up on our cues.When he sees me getting dressed...
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Only love

April 27, 2012
I know.You had no idea Johnny Depp was so deep, right?Neither did I.It's a great quote.My life has broughtme together with some of the most loving peopleI could ever...
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San Francisco

April 26, 2012
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