Someone surprised me with a copy of some life improvement literature not too long ago. I remember the specific disappointment felt when I reached out a hand for said surprise and got 300 pages on why I suck at parenting and need to live exactly as I am not living. I learned that day that not only does “surprise” … Continue reading »
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A Year of { jiggly laughing }
Something we’ll chat about in 2012 is the shrinkage of the junk in my trunk, my bathroom scale sighing in relief, and my ability to now where shorts without crying. I’ll divulge several magical weight loss tips. As a teaser, I’ll even tell you a couple now: I ate healthy foods. I ran, and ran, and sweated like a … Continue reading »
::observation::
I am rolling, rolling. The floors are slick like an oil-greased race track. My legs are always too long for the go-carts, and this one is no different. Knees flanking ears, I shake my head between the knobby knee caps to keep my eyes focused on the linoleum tiles. One, two, three and seven tiles. … Continue reading »
Out With The Old Monia, In With The Pneu
It was the morning after Thanksgiving. The best plan of action, as I explain to my sister, is no action at all. Such strenuous eating deserves stretchy pants and naps so potent you wake two days later with slobber crusted across your creased face region. Turkey Drunk, some like to call it. Friday is a … Continue reading »
Neti Pot & The Very Bad Tea Party
When sinus funk persists, one must think out of the pill-box and get a little creative. After eight versions of Super Sinus Eliminator Drugs, I tried the warm dishcloth to the face. My nostrils steadfastly announced “Nice try, idiot”, so mostly my face was just wet. I thought even a little positive get-up-and-go attitude might … Continue reading »
