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A Sticky Situation
It was October 1991. I had just bought a staid navy suit lined in silk gray pinstripes and made of a stiff gabardine that felt like one of those mustard yellow interoffice envelopes with the red string to fasten it. Underneath the suit I wore a cream silk shell with a scrunched … [Read more...] about A Sticky Situation
I voted. 10 Minutes.
Banish any thoughts of being too busy to vote. This is not exercise we're talking about here. I don't want to hear your sorry excuses. Your boss, by law, has to give you time off to vote. Polls are open until 7:30 PM (in North Carolina). Don't dilly dally. This is not something … [Read more...] about I voted. 10 Minutes.
Did Alcoholism or Hubris kill Elena Shapiro?
You might find it hypocritical that I'm writing about alcoholism today. I mean, really, how can the purveyor of 5:00 Fridays have anything legitimate and meaningful to say about alcoholism? I've been accused of being a drunk slobbering mom who ignores her children and carries … [Read more...] about Did Alcoholism or Hubris kill Elena Shapiro?
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – These boobs were made for walking.
I've never done anything really big in my life. I've had my moments but haven't done anything momentous. Yes, I gave birth to two healthy, lovely boys. And yes, I'm doing my bit to raise them well. But family aside, I haven't many notches in my belt. When I was young(er) I had … [Read more...] about Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – These boobs were made for walking.
I Vote in All Elections Big and Small
Several years ago I had a bumper sticker on my car that read "Friendly neighborhood liberal." Luckily I live in a liberal neighborhood. However, once a guy flipped me off, yelled obscenities at me, and flicked his burning cigarette on the hood of my car at a red light because of … [Read more...] about I Vote in All Elections Big and Small
