Monthly Archives: December 2010

Goodbye TwentyTen

Not sure if I will ever get used to the ‘twenty’ thing in the date. I guess I have the rest of my life to adjust to it. I am never one for big New Year’s celebrations or resolutions. For … Continue reading

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Voice Texting

I am sorry, is this not the most absurd concept ever? Voice texting. Hello… if you are willing to talk into the phone, why don’t you just… TALK into the phone. The theory behind this is to make texting safe … Continue reading

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800

This, my friends, is my 800th post! Crazy right? I know what you are thinking, ‘How did the crazy bitch come up with 800 things to write about’. Well, I think the operative words would be ‘crazy bitch’. I really … Continue reading

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Time to Cry Tuesday – Old Dog in the Snow

This old girl has always loved the snow. She would be the first one out the door and the last one back in. But 11 some odd winters have played havoc on her old bones and for the first time … Continue reading

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The ABCs of relaxing

Lately I have become a little obsessed with the instagram app on my ipod touch. I still suffer from iphone wannabeeism (waiting not so patiently for the Verzion iphone). But having the touch has allowed me to play with all … Continue reading

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Twitter Parenting

For those of you who don’t know me, I am somewhat of a social media obsessed 50-something mom that jumps on most trends before her college aged kids because… well because frankly I am way cooler than they are. (says … Continue reading

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Naturally, blame the mucus

Have you seen the Advil Congestion Relief commercial yet? Woman is in bed with a terrible cold. Man with a t-shirt that reads MUCUS sits down on the bed. 00:01:02 It’s your fault. 00:01:04 Naturally, blame the mucus. 00:01:06 Well, I … Continue reading

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Time to Cry Tuesday – Hey, buddy can you spare a dime

Times are tough. And tough times take their toll on charities. Many a start-up has sprung up of late with microgiving solutions that allow people to give on any level they are comfortable. The latest such brainchild is SwipeGood. This … Continue reading

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F8S BOYZ

This one stopped me in my tracks. I would imagine that paint job has to be custom, right? I mean I can’t believe there is a market for hot pink jeeps, unless of course we are living in Barbieland. It … Continue reading

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Anti-Customer Service

Or, how the hell can I get a Kindle without ordering it online? December 16th. Shopping hell. PC Richards: Hello, this is PC Richards, can I help you. Me: Yes, can you tell me if you have the Kindle in … Continue reading

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