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go it alone: part two

Posted by lyn | Nov 21, 2011 | true story | 13

During the last week of October, I had an opportunity to roam southern Arizona by myself for three...

shamelessness

Posted by lyn | Nov 14, 2011 | musings | 31

You know what sucks? Waking up in the middle of the night from a dream in which Santa Claus is making you cry. MOVING ON, THEN. As usual I’m a mite gut-wrenched about this post because it is just so casual and personal,...

you’re being emotional, kevin

Posted by lyn | Nov 10, 2011 | everyday life | 18

I’ve been spending a lot of time alone lately. This is something I am accustomed to, and...

go it alone: part one

Posted by lyn | Nov 3, 2011 | true story | 13

During the last week of October, I had an opportunity to roam southern Arizona by myself for three...

and so it goes

Posted by lyn | Oct 29, 2011 | rant | 19

I’m going to be a bridesmaid next year, you guys. First time ever. Always a bride, never a bridesmaid, was my problem. Until now. I feel so proud and excited. I’m going to be in a wedding party! That’s a rite...

soap operas

Posted by lyn | Oct 20, 2011 | rant | 20

My neighbors. Let me tell you about them. Firstly, I am happy to report that Horse Girl and her...

direction

Posted by lyn | Oct 18, 2011 | musings | 14

One of my earliest and vividest memories is the time I sneaked out of bed and into the dim hallway...

youth gone wild

Posted by lyn | Oct 10, 2011 | musings | 20

As I hurtle ever closer to 31, I’m starting to get a little… panicky. Unlike others,...

it’s beginning to look a lot like OMG WTF

Posted by lyn | Oct 7, 2011 | rant | 12

Last weekend the beau and I went out looking for new bed sheets. Our old sheets were ripped, you...

competitive streak

Posted by lyn | Oct 3, 2011 | musings | 11

I was walking to the post office this morning, briskly. Bag slung from my shoulder, package under one arm. Suddenly, maybe 20 paces ahead, a guy turned the corner from one street onto mine, heading the same direction as me. The...

sea, land, air

Posted by lyn | Sep 30, 2011 | true story | 8

A couple of you had politely mentioned on the first honeymoon post that you’d like to see...

oh, grow up

Posted by lyn | Sep 27, 2011 | everyday life | 16

Last night we were watching the Redskins-Cowboys game when the Redskins quarterback made an unimpressive throw to a receiver. “That was a horrible pass,” the beau muttered to himself. “You’re a horrible...