I Think I Just Signed My Own Death Warrant

I just got a call from a lovely woman named Hazel.
She asked me to serve on the church’s Publicity Committee.
In 2009.
While I readily agreed, I somehow feel that tempts fate just a bit.
I know that when Man plans, God laughs. Perhaps since [...]

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When Blogging Is Stealing

I read a lot of web logs. My favourites are the ones where people take the time to write out their thoughts or tell a short story. Sometimes I enjoy videos. I also enjoy well-researched and informative pieces written by someone who knows their material.
I’m a writer. [...]

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How To Tell People You’re Pregnant, Part II

Ever since I wrote the previous post about telling people you’re pregnant without them wanting to kill you, I’ve gotten all kinds of hits. Many people are googling “how to tell pregnant” and coming here. Each day I get at least two visitors, and at least 10 google hits for this.
It would [...]

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Southern Festival of Books

It’s that time again! The Southern Festival of Books is coming in two weeks.

The list of sessions is now online.
Some interesting sessions include-oh nevermind. There are too many to list individually. Go check it out!
There are still also many volunteer opportunities available.

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Feminism: Flirting Your Way To The Top!!!

As a feminist of a certain flavour I’m all for women being integrated into the various corporate paradigms. Which is a fancy way of saying that I think women can hold the same jobs as men. The thing that gets me in trouble (okay, one of the things that gets me [...]

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Why Was I Sent This?

I honestly can’t figure it out. Why send this to me? If any of you see my husband, ask him.
I would ask him myself but I have to finish this row.

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Elitist Snotface Part II: The Great Food Stamp Debate

If I had categories I would just start one called “The Chronicles Of An Elitist Snotface” and be done with it.
Over at her hip new joint, Ivy has a post about food stamps. I was going to comment there, but I’m a week late in doing so, and I have [...]

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Belated Happy Birthday

My friend Lydias birthday was yesterday.
Happy birthday to Lydia.

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Wherein My Body Betrays Me

When people have food allergies, it’s usually kind of a good thing in a roundabout way. It can keep them away from foods that are not the best thing for you. Allergic to nuts? Snickers bars are off the table. Allergic to dairy? Bye-bye Ben & Jerry! [...]

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Fat Monica

I may be, with this post, reaching the nadir of lame blogging. Because I’m actually writing about a TV show that has been off the air for years. When it was on the air, I didn’t have a blog. So now I’m trying very hard to think of a [...]

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