Monthly Archives: November 2008

White Port and Lemon Juice

The year is 1979. My sister and I listen almost exclusively to a radio station that goes by the call letters WPLJ*. It’s AOR, with some great DJs including Carol Miller and Pat St. John (both can still be heard … Continue reading

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Late to the meme party

TWO people sent me this meme, and I’m finally now getting around to it. Two word answers: 1. Where is your cell phone? ………………. right here 2. Your significant other?…………………. not yet 3. Your hair? ……………………………. two-tone 4. Your mother? … Continue reading

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THAT'S what I wanted to say!

My pal Erin (♥) found this card online at BlueBarnhouse, and sent it to me. It is my life, in A2 format. Except for the clean house part.

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Aaaaaand, exhale.

When our elections were declared four years ago, I received an email from some acquaintances I have in Germany. “That’s okay,” they said. “We know it’s not your fault. We have room over here, if you’d like.” Last night, through … Continue reading

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November's Header

If you’re wondering, and you probably are, this month’s header is from a color slide taken at the 1959 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. My mom and I are big fans of the parade, and she actually got to march in … Continue reading

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