Humor, Crankiness, A Museum of Snack Foods and the Odd Motivational Piece
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I am a wine lover. My husband has never understood the appeal. But then again, he said the same thing about sushi and now he throws down slabs of raw fish like he’s part pelican. So maybe he just needed a chance to try some different varieties to find something that tickled his [...]
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My sons have invented a game between them that, because they are boys, involves one hitting the other in the arm as hard as possible. Often. Repeatedly. However, because it is a game, they have also created rules that clearly define when one may hit the other, where, and how hard, and what the consequences [...]
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I am afraid of heights. Terribly afraid. I have nightmares of falling from mountains. Flying dreams usually end in crashing dreams. My insane fear of falling is probably why my eldest son thought his name was “Get Down Off Of There”. I like to imagine a fleet of helium balloon-carrying angels supporting the wings [...]
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There is a trite bumper sticker that reads, “When the going gets tough, the tough go shopping.” I appreciate the sentiment.
I suppose we all have our little ways of dealing with everyday stressors. Some run, some hit the punching bags, some develop endearing little tics, some drown their sorrows in drink and others [...]
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Today’s column is brought to you by Yellowtail Shiraz and Ani DiFranco “To the teeth”
Dear Auntie Merlot:
What is the best strategy for dealing with sly bitches who like to poke and prod and then step away when you finally explode with that butter wouldn’t melt in my mouth look? Is violence the answer? I know [...]
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