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‘Humble’ has too many letters

Today my weird, restless ego reared its head and wanted me to post a picture of my abs on Facebook. I have had a bit of time for extra yoga and the new cut I saw in my belly made … Continue reading

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Breakin’ Up Is Hard to Do

I have thought about this triumphant post for a while now–the one where I get to proclaim that after a total of 10.5 years I get to quit a job that I liken to an abusive relationship–but I’m still not … Continue reading

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Just Breathe

My accidental vacation is coming to an end–back to work on Monday–and, as it turns out, I am completely awash in nerves. I had planned a more eloquent post, but I just don’t have it in me. I hope to … Continue reading

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Women’s Appreciation

Sometimes I feel as though I won the genetic anomaly/recessive gene/devolution award. If I didn’t look almost exactly like my mother, I would be convinced that I was some sort of stork situation because no one in my family has the … Continue reading

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Interpretive Dance: Gone Daddy Gone

Do you ever have the sense (the futile, futile sense) that you are a square peg trying to cram yourself into a round hole? I know I am not alone here. There are millions of us off-kilter people trying to … Continue reading

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Mutant Like Me

This month my search terms were rather boring, which I hope doesn’t mean that I have been boring, too.  Maybe I need to talk about my boobs or neuroses more often. Naw, then I’ll just attract pervs and people who … Continue reading

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The Sun and the Moon Wed

Nine years and two months ago the sun and the moon collided on their first date. Nine years ago today they were wed. Seven years and a few months ago the sun and the moon created a star who shone … Continue reading

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What I am is what I am…

Recently a 5-day period of heart-pounding, jittery anxiety (AKA “free drugs”) sent me to the Internet searching for articles on self-esteem, because once I feel weak the self-loathing begins. I did discover that National Self-Esteem month isn’t until February, but … Continue reading

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