July 2009

For the curvy girls out there…

I’m using this poll to console myself about the extra…erm…kilos I’ve gained. As much as everyone loves to sit in judgment about Jessica Simpson’s weight, the truth of the matter is people—men especially—prefer curvy over skinny. And the poll below (from people.com) proves it, yet again. Who wears her cutoffs better? Ashlee Simpson 13% Jessica [...]

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The thing about homesickness…

is that it sneaks up on you. It’s like a brooding thundercloud that drifts in on an otherwise fine day. After wrapping up a really great workout today, as I was walking through the shopping area where my gym is located, I saw two women walking by, each with what I think were American Bulldogs [...]

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Apostrophe Catastrophe

This tirade has been a long time comin’.  But I just can’t take it anymore. Will someone please tell me why most people can’t commit the most basic principles of apostrophe use to memory? Why, when it is actually very simple: In English [the apostrophe] has two main functions: it marks omissions, and it assists [...]

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Greekalicious

I’ve written and lost this post twice, damn it, so here is the short version… Recently read about Greekalicious cooking classes run by Maria Benardis, and it seems like they’d be good fun. (Though I do find $130 per class a bit steep, especially when I already have two amazing Greek cooks I can learn [...]

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Excellent marketing…

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Since it’s summertime somewhere in the world…

I need to get on my soapbox for a minute. For all you sun worshipping people who think it will never catch up: it does, and it will, and you can do one of two things: Not give a flying fig. Wrinkles, cancer, doesn’t matter; you’re not giving it up. Stop the sun worship. Like, [...]

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Elum Designs

I have always been an ardent advocate of the thank you note, handwritten when possible. Especially in these times, a thoughtful, handwritten note is like a little treasure in the mailbox of your addressee. It is not only in good from to acknowledge a gift or gesture, it makes you and the recipient feel great. [...]

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Skinny Bitch…the book, that is.

I recently received the Skinny Bitch box set for my birthday, and I’m so glad I got it—though it is totally not what I expected. What I expected was tongue-in-cheek, eat-like-the-French advice. References to designer duds and fabulous living that can’t really be achieved since I am not well-acquainted with portion control, which is interesting considering [...]

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