The Middle-Aged Cheap Seats Temporarily Gone Fishin’

Hola chicas. You might’ve noticed that I’ve been a bit MIA lately. I’m taking a time-out to dedicate some time to… a novel! Actually, it’s a series (working title of first in the series: “Something in the Water”) as well as an historical fiction novel that keeps speaking to me. I love my wonderful cohort …

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When A Lil Something Isn’t Nothing

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Time to pay some attention to your largest organ. Today’s “little spot” could be tomorrow’s health scare. I know this from personal experience.  It looked to be nothing. A barely there tiny pimple under my nose no bigger than a sesame seed which would get slightly scaly, flake off, and …

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In Praise of Limited Access

Each weekday evening ends with this solemn promise to myself: I will not be a crazy person in the coming dawn. I take very specific precautions to ensure that the morning will be without the frantic run-a-round and histrionics: The next work-day outfit is assembled and laid out alongside coordinating jewelry and shoes. Smoothie contents …

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Hey, I Know That Troll!

Yep, I know how all this works. I’m a big girl, and every time I put my stuff out into the world, I hitch up my big girl panties and prepare for the occasional troll. The sad but all-too-true fact is that being trolled comes with the territory of today’s writing scene. Image provided courtesy …

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Imagine All the People

He looked to be straight out of central casting, circa 1950s. Though there were seats available, he chose to ride standing, holding onto the dangling strap above for balance. The stylish fedora tilted ever so slightly forward across his forehead. His black London Fog trench coat was buttoned neatly down the front, with the belt …

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What Would Donald Tweet?

Well folks, the election is finally over and we have our next elected leader. I’m not going to add to the massive collective gestalt regarding this upcoming presidency. Our Facebook pages, Twitter feeds, and blog posts are clogged with commentary and I’ve seen one too many friendships come to blows over the election outcome. Please …

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Bodacious Babes of the Blogosphere

On this Veteran’s Day I’m so grateful for all the men and women who have served this country – especially the Hubs. Thank you for your service.  As Thanksgiving is also approaching, I’m pondering my gratitude lists (of course I have lists; Virgo girl here!). I believe it’s time to once again update my favorite …

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When Wonder Woman Needs a Time-Out

Kimba is NOT Wonder Woman. Not even close. I don’t have access to a magical invisible airplane that can transport me into the city in a quick minute (but wouldn’t that be crazy cool being that commuting worships at the temple of suck?!). I can’t whip out that golden lasso of truth to cut through …

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The Wisdom of the Claw

When our children are born, we envision a life of molding and shaping these small, wonderful creatures into future Nobel Peace Prize winners, champion athletes, and brilliant philosophers. We will bestow upon them all our accumulated life experience and insights and they will be eager receptacles of our knowledge. Yeah, and then day two arrives. …

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What’s a Little Phobia Amongst Friends?

Being that August 13th is International Lefthanders Day, I found myself doing a little online research about my lefty tribe. There are some very interesting facts floating around in cyberspace. Here’s a fun little summary: By the way and in case you were wondering, none of the current U.S. presidential candidates is a Southpaw. Bummer. …

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