Uncommon Sense

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Pajama Pants

My friend Nan is a con-artist. I'm convinced of it. There are four of us that hang out together. We three adore her, but she is very, very tricky; that's just the way it is. When I first met Nan, we hit it off right away, and the girl-talk flowed like water from a fountain. I felt ten years younger;... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 15, 2009

In Praise of Excellent Husbands

Happiness Is.... When your husband is planning a 'Birthday Surprise' for you that you're CERTAIN is going to be a hunting trip, disguised as a camping trip 'for you' (because he missed Opening Day...he had the flu)....and it turns out that he's planned a cozy little cabin overnighter at a hot... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 11, 2009

Bathroom Readers...

I have an admission to make. I am a bathroom reader. So was (is?) my mother. You can enter our lavoratories at any given time and find a multitude of reading material. I don't believe I'm entirely to blame...in my case it was a matter of both nature and nurture...I'm sure if we were to go back... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 9, 2009

Maker-Outers

Who of us haven't at times been made embarassed or uncomfortable by the blatant, publicly displayed passion of another couple? Might it be fair to say that we've all been subjected to this, willingly or otherwise? Having said this; a little disclaimer...I've been young, too. I've done my share of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 8, 2009

To Ski or Not to Ski

Several years ago, when I was well into my thirties, I got a bee in my bonnet to learn to ski. I payed for a special 'passport' program that gave you several lessons, and then after you'd completed the lessons, you would be given your season pass...for a price much less than the usual season pass.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

What Goes Around...

When I was young I used to tease my mother about the way she sneezed. It was quite the event. She would brace herself on a countertop or table, with her arms locked, and cross her legs. When the sneeze came to fruition, it was more of a scream at first, with the 'choo' at the end being long and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 5, 2009

Survivor Woman

We were talking with our friends, Mick and Jeanette, last night over dinner, discussing the economy and possible strategies for saving money on food items. Husband found this to be the opportune moment to do his gig on how he loves to eminate Bear Grylls and Les Stroud, the Survivorman-types. "I've... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 4, 2009

One Good Hit deserves Another

I come from a family of hitters. My parents were hitters, and their parents were hitters. For all I know, their parent's parents were hitters. Not something I love or am proud of; but there you have it. Smarting off? Wham. Objecting to a comment? Wham. Voicing an opinion? Wham. Parents were the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 3, 2009

Bambi the Hairdresser

I have to take a deep breath before I write this one, even after all of these months. My husband has had a certain hairdresser longer than he's had any wife. Her name (which I will not mention) is akin to something similar to Bambi Bubbles; sounding suspiciously like a stripper name (second job,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 2, 2009

We Have Two Ears

But only one mouth.... You'd think this would be some sort of a clue.....! Sign in to see full entry.

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