Monthly Archives: October 2014

Cry Us A River

The juxtaposition of two events this past week troubles me. Early in the week, the internet positively exploded with photos of Rene Zellweger.  Who is this?  She’s practically unrecognizable!  She clearly had work done!  Let’s grab a plastic surgeon and … Continue reading

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Death Cab For Cutie

(A wee poem for a Monday – because every day is better with bacon.) Driving to Mecca, my piggy and me, Two lost souls searching for sanctity. He in the backseat and I in the front, I’m humming showtunes, but … Continue reading

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His Version of The Events – or – How the Garden Came to be Completely Destroyed

Chester’s Lawn and Garden Service Saint Paul, MN. I work for food.  Only food.  Lots of  food. Menu of Services: 1) Fertilization:  I utilize only the freshest organic nitrogen-rich fertilizer, administered warm to avoid temperature shock for the poor plants.  Occasionally … Continue reading

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Parenting in the Technology Tsunami: Doing the best we can to keep on swimming

I read a piece in the Washington Post this week: “Parenting as a Gen Xer: We’re the first generation of parents in the age of iEverything.”  Frankly I’m perturbed, always a tenuous platform from which to write. I, too, am … Continue reading

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