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Slouching Towards Washington
I went to Washington on Saturday for Christmas parties; a birthday party. I used to love Beltway parties, but I am not a part of that social scene any more. My life has changed drastically. I am not invited to the par… -
In Which I Discuss Flammable Rum Cakes, Ugly Sweaters, Golf, Panties, and Civic Duties
The weekend was…interesting. Friday, CJ and I baked our annual rumcake in advance of my yearly ugly sweater party on Saturday. By rumcake I mean, gross ol’ Betty Crocker cake mix with rum substituted for water where pl… -
Giving Thanks, Etc.
I have a lot to be thankful for. I have great friends. People who like my writing. Good family. My in-laws are finally letting me bring a dish to Thanksgiving dinner (that is, if green-bean casserole can, indeed, be … -
Evenly Yoked
Andrew and I were trying to determine what our dogs' religious persuasions were. "Maisy, I think, might be half-Jewish, since her middle name is Rebekah," I said, "And Julius may well be Presbyterian." "What leads you … -
Happy Birthday, America
We were just sitting on the beach on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, watching the fireworks. "There's something special about these," my aunt said, "Knowing that most of them are being done by amateurs." Another can… -
Animal House
It is the New Year. Hooray.We spent New Year's Eve at The Laura's house, where we rang in 2008 watching Tila Tequila prance around Times Square looking like a pixie on crack. We had the sound turned all the way down, s… -
Life and Times
My life has been incredibly boring lately. The other day, I actually sat around and watched a movie. Two movies. I think the last time I did that was...never. Let me go on vacation for two weeks, and I pretty much be… -
Reasonable Season
I am not putting up a Christmas tree this year. I haven't yet decided if this makes me super Grinchy.My husband used to be a big Christmas fan, and liked all the trappings of the season.I, on the other hand, genuinely d… -
Rainy Days and Mondays
I had kind of a crappy day. For no reason. It was a rainy day and it was a Monday. Rainy days and Mondays always get me down.I have been doing...well. I realized, today, that I have barely written about myself lately… -
Win, Place, Show
For the third time since August, I have come down with a hideous cold. I think this comes from being around people with toddlers. I used to be frightfully healthy and didn't get stay in bed sick ever. I think I might …
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