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Monthly Archives: March 2005
better at decorating cakes
Our lives don’t follow straight paths. We’re more like messages in bottles, bobbing along with the current, bouncing off rocks and getting thrown in new directions. Except it’s not as fatalistic as all that — we do have some control … Continue reading
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the thing I never write about, part two
The other day, when I was writing about the thing I never write about, I mentioned that I’ve thus far lost about 15 pounds. And for me that must be the magic number at which it becomes noticeable because I’ve … Continue reading
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the great hollywood conspiracy
There’s a conspiracy in Hollywood. I don’t know that I’ve unearthed some great secret, because surely everyone knows. Maybe the relevant players have all been paid off with blow jobs or something, I don’t know. But it’s become this huge … Continue reading
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the thing I never write about
Something I don’t understand: why there is such a huge industry devoted to dieting (pills, books, tapes, plans, whatever) and yet no restaurants, fast or otherwise, devoted to healthful food. Well, “no” restaurants is probably pushing it. There are a … Continue reading
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bored and imperfect
Do you ever bore yourself? Not that I am implying that you are in any way boring, because you absolutely are not. You are entertaining and insightful and witty and fun to be around. I’m talking mostly about myself. Sometimes, … Continue reading
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the devil’s advocate
Please explain to me why people feel the need to play the devil’s advocate? As in, you are discussing some issue and the person with whom you are discussing says, “well, if I can just play devil’s advocate for a … Continue reading
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communicating the obvious
I am really tired of thinking about and talking about my damn strengths and weaknesses as an employee and figuring out balance between work and home and wondering if I’m doing too little or too much or if I’m adding … Continue reading
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my life in haiku
frozen fingers, nose warmth outside, not meant for me damn cold apartment time drags, manic thoughts could have, should have, didn’t, so. need patience for peace the joy of newness it was always there, waiting couscous is so good! which … Continue reading
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I feel so pretty
This morning, I was sneaking home, as wanton single women tend to do, and my hair was all frazzled and wild, and I’m sure mascara was everywhere. And the best of it was that I was wearing jeans with black … Continue reading
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I don’t know how
Here’s the truth. I want to be perfect. And I want everyone to like me and to see that I’m perfect. Deep down I know I can’t be truly perfect, but I can try, right? And trying takes working really … Continue reading
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waiting for the next thing
Today I was catching up with someone I hadn’t talked to in a while. And she asked me how various things in my life were going. And after I had caught her up, she said, “you must be very happy! … Continue reading
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