Tag Archives: relationships

“There are Two Types of People in the World.”

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

Which one are you? Look here and choose wisely; or be miserable and stay away from the rest of us (who have yet to perfect this ourselves). Related articles Miserable people (abbynormalmyamind.wordpress.com) how to keep fighting (wildheartgirl.com) It is your choice … Continue reading →

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Single and Feline Fine.

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

I was never a bridesmaid. I skipped the matrimonial prerequisite.   It’s similar to skipping kindergarten and being promoted directly to first grade. Being a bridesmaid is not mandatory. Waiting ’til <you insert the age> to get married gives new meaning to vintage … Continue reading →

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We have no Mittens.

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

It’s a snow day here in upstate NY.  I’m on my 2nd or 3rd K- cup. The Today show, Pinterest, and FB keep me company this morning. Yes, I enjoy this bonus day at home. Yes, I miss those 5-yr old coworkers. Especially on a … Continue reading →

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21 Secrets for your 20s | Paul Angone | All Groan Up

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

For those 1/2 my age with more than twice the living and learning yet to do. 21 Secrets for your 20s | Paul Angone | All Groan Up. Related post:  Know any 20-somethings?

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And the Fury | Misadventures of a Modern Mommy

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

And the Fury | Misadventures of a Modern Mommy.

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Keep your (dry) hands off my stuff!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

I don’t like to share. Sharing is fine for other people; it’s great in theory, it’s just not for me. My therapist believes this phenomenon is rooted in the fact that I was born a twin.  An identical twin. For all … Continue reading →

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Let Me Eat Cake.

Posted on August 11, 2012 by

Men always know when we are mad at them, they just don’t always know why.  They stay out of our way for fear that they may just push us over the edge.  Men know they’ve done something wrong, but they aren’t … Continue reading →

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Would You Let this Man Live Past Breakfast?

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

I found this clip in the category of ‘vintage commercials’    I’m filing it under ‘reason to leave your husband’

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No, I won’t meet you halfway.

Posted on June 28, 2012 by

As a kindergarten teacher, (click here), I spend 180 days a year teaching the curriculum to five-year olds.  I spend the better part of those 180 days teaching the really important stuff; the stuff beyond reading, writing, and math.   I … Continue reading →

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How Pinterest Saved our Marriage

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

Growing up, I never understood why my mom looked forward to my dad’s business trips.  Not the ones she joined him on, but the ones when he left her home.  Flash forward to my life as a mom; some 40 years, … Continue reading →

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