Tag: issues

losing it

Last week, just one day after Jessica Simpson finally had her baby, I came across an internet article about her “post-baby weight loss plan.” One. Day. Afterward. This shouldn’t be a surprise. I shouldn’t...

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lived in

I hate foundation. I hate powder. I hate how every time I scratch my itchy face while wearing foundation and powder I end up with it caked under my nails. Little half-moons the color of my skin. I hate how I only ever put it on...

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you know what they say

On two separate occasions in recent memory, I was called upon to act like a girl. The first time came when we were visiting a quaint little town in Oregon with the beau’s parents. The beau and his dad decided they wanted...

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interest due

I gotta be honest, I dread reading blogs this time of year. Hell, I dread reading anything this...

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competitive streak

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...

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defeated

I went into the office today. My boss was having one of those days and jokingly suggested going out for a drink after work. I took the idea and ran with it, all but pushing her out the door at 5:30. We ended up at a tasting room...

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