Monthly Archives: November 2007

Just Saying No and Saintly Aspirations…or How Catholic School Traumatized Me Part I

Why is it so hard to say ‘no’ to certain things?  I don’t have a hard time telling people ‘no’ when it comes to things like, ‘hey, wanna go all the way?’ or ‘do you need a receipt?’ ‘would you … Continue reading

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What Would Your Scroll Say, the Deaf Chef, and My Food Addiction

Recently, my friend Carolyn visited from Australia.  I met her back at Cal in my younger years when I was more ambitious.  And a little less jaded.  We had History of Pop Art together and for the two weeks before … Continue reading

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Bra Party Etiquette and Saluting Men of Genius

    Last Saturday my ma and I piled into the family car and headed to her friend Betty’s house for a good old fashioned bra party.  Yep.  You sit around drinking wine and wait for your turn to be fitted … Continue reading

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Thank You Richie Simmons, Fun Day (Life on the Mountain), Frito Boats and Other New Experiences

All I know is whenever I am feeling sad or alone, I can count on the tail end of Richard Simmons’ “Sweatin’ to the Oldies.”  All the big “losers” get to dance down two rows of other fatties Soul Train-style … Continue reading

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